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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: $29,730

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,751

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSonataSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $23,323
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200    
All-weather floor mats 115 115 115 235
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Floor mats 100 100 100  
Ultimate Package     5,500  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002    
All-weather floor mats 92 92 92 176
Cargo mat 77 77 77  
Floor mats 80 80 80  
Ultimate Package     5,005  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 2,510 2,510 5,810 5,765
Options (change) 2,251 2,251 5,254 5,486
Destination 775 775 775 770
Total Price $29,730 $31,480 $32,435 $30,830
Total Invoice $27,751 $29,371 $30,463 $29,579

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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: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,051
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSonataSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,730$31,480$32,435$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,310-1,410-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$30,070$31,150$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0
Total Invoice$27,751$29,371$30,463$29,579
Adjustments for Features-1,223-1,316-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,528$28,055$29,256$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$2,728$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSonataSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,000$4,875$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$1,410$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,223-1,316-1,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested197542%
Total Not Requested277558%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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