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

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Hyundai Kona vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelKonaGolf / GTI
TrimUltimate1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,400 $29,385
Base Invoice $26,170 $28,210
Floor mats 125  
Lighting Package   995
Floor mats 100  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 125 995
Options (change) 100 856
Destination 950 820
Total Price $28,475 $31,200
Total Invoice $27,220 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,496
Model Year20182016
ModelKonaGolf / GTI
TrimUltimate1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,475$31,200
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$31,200
Total Invoice$27,220$29,886
Adjustments for Features-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,390$29,886

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelKonaGolf / GTI
TrimUltimate1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelKonaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in103.5 in
Length164.0 in179.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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