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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: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,078 $28,930
Ultimate Package 4,350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Lighting Package   995
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Ultimate Package 3,959  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Lighting Package   856
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Options (change) 4,775 2,590
Options (change) 4,326 2,222
Destination 835 820
Total Price $27,710 $33,545
Total Invoice $26,239 $31,972

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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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,718
Model Year20182016
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine147hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,710$33,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$32,480
Total Invoice$26,239$31,972
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,239$30,957

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelElantraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length179.9 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287571%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested100034%

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