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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: $31,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,351

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $29,385
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $28,210
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Premium Package 3,750    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Premium Package 3,413    
Cargo cover 121 121  
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 80
All-weather floor mats 112 112 185
AWD 1,643 1,625  
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 9,775 6,875 1,570
Options (change) 8,895 6,238 1,321
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $41,070 $42,270 $31,775
Total Invoice $38,750 $39,598 $30,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,695
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,070$42,270$31,775
Adjustments for Features-6,045-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,025$35,475$31,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,750$39,598$30,351
Adjustments for Features-5,704-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,046$33,233$30,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,525$10,275$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$6,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,704-6,3650

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

Model Year20162016
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in103.5 in
Length193.1 in179.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85025%
Total Not Requested260075%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested205044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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