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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $33,207
Premium Package 3,750    
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo cover 150 150  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 3,413    
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo cover 121 121  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 185
AWD 1,643 1,625  
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 9,725 6,825 1,735
Options (change) 8,854 6,197 1,625
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $41,020 $42,220 $37,095
Total Invoice $38,709 $39,557 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,020$42,220$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,645-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$34,825$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,709$39,557$35,602
Adjustments for Features-6,271-6,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,438$32,628$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0

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

Model Year201620162012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,250$12,000$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,645$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,271-6,9290

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

Model Year20162012
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in165.4 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested170049%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested280080%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120026%
Total Not Requested345074%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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