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

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,960

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,197

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,550 $30,135
Base Invoice $22,959 $28,930
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 100
Navigation system 1,250  
Floor mats 73  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 80
Navigation system 1,137  
Options (change) 1,715 100
Options (change) 1,543 80
Destination 695 820
Total Price $26,960 $31,055
Total Invoice $25,197 $29,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year20092016
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,960$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,960$29,165
Total Invoice$25,197$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,197$28,015

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length188.9 in167.5 in
Width72.1 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,293 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.7 ft3

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