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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $8,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275   325
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248   270
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo cover 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 80
All-weather floor mats 112 112 185
AWD 1,643 1,625 2,159
Options (change) 2,500 2,225 2,910
Options (change) 2,272 2,006 2,694
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $33,795 $37,620 $25,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,785
Model Year201620162018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$33,795$37,620$25,445
Adjustments for Features-3,995-6,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$30,975$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeGolf / GTI
TrimSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration $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
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,075$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$6,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,798-6,2470

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSanta FeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in103.5 in
Length193.1 in179.8 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,481 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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