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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: $31,530

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $10,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $39,785
Navigation Package 2,200  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 115 235
Cargo mat 95  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 2,002  
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 41 80
All-weather floor mats 92 185
Cargo mat 77  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,560 1,435
Options (change) 2,292 1,321
Destination 775 850
Total Price $31,530 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,548
Model Year20122018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,530$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$36,130

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,625$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in103.8 in
Length189.8 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.453.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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