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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: $31,480

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,345 $33,403
Navigation Package 2,200  
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 115 235
Cargo mat 95  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Navigation Package 2,002  
Floor mats 80  
All-weather floor mats 92 185
Cargo mat 77  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 2,510 1,955
Options (change) 2,251 1,836
Destination 775 795
Total Price $31,480 $37,545
Total Invoice $29,371 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,265
Model Year20122013
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,480$37,545
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$37,130
Total Invoice$29,371$36,034
Adjustments for Features0-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,371$35,636

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,338 lb.3,326 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 2.0T

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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