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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,925

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,630 $33,207
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
3.5L V6 1,950  
AWD 1,700  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
3.5L V6 1,814  
AWD 1,581  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,825 1,500
Options (change) 5,402 1,440
Destination 825 770
Total Price $33,925 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,857 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,565
Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,925$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$36,860
Total Invoice$31,857$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,852$35,417

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length184.1 in165.4 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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