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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,570 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $15,909 $29,555 $32,651
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Rear spoiler 375    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Rear spoiler 338    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Options (change) 2,735 0 0
Options (change) 2,473 0 0
Destination 675 820 820
Total Price $19,980 $31,710 $34,915
Total Invoice $19,057 $30,375 $33,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,065
Model Year200820172017
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,980$31,710$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$27,270$27,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$19,057$30,375$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-4,253-7,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,057$26,122$26,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$97

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820172017
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,225$5,665$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,253-7,252

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length177.4 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.252.7 ft3

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