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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: $24,805

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,646

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,700 $34,095
Base Invoice $20,766 $32,651
Ultimate Package 1,800  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
Rear spoiler 295  
Ultimate Package 1,638  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 80
Rear spoiler 266  
Options (change) 2,270 100
Options (change) 2,045 80
Destination 835 820
Total Price $24,805 $35,015
Total Invoice $23,646 $33,551

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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: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,446
Model Year20162017
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,805$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$31,405
Total Invoice$23,646$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-3,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,646$30,092

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Mirrorlink support $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,955$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,459

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length179.1 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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