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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: $24,755

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,700 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,766 $23,611 $33,207
Ultimate Package 1,800    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Ultimate Package 1,638    
Floor mats 100    
Rear spoiler 266    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,220 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,004 5,760 1,440
Destination 835 770 770
Total Price $24,755 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $23,605 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,456
Model Year201620122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,755$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-9650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,790$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$23,605$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-9200-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,685$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620122012
ModelElantraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$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 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive, small$5  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated second row seats$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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,180$2,215$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9200-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length179.1 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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