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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: $33,455

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,436

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,350 $34,075 $30,135
Base Invoice $25,850 $31,933 $28,930
Tech Package 3,100    
Ultimate Package 1,750    
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 130 130 235
Cargo mat 115 115  
Lighting Package     995
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Tech Package 2,821    
Ultimate Package 1,593    
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41 80
All-weather floor mats 104 104 185
Cargo mat 92 92  
Lighting Package     856
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Options (change) 5,270 420 2,825
Options (change) 4,751 337 2,407
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $33,455 $35,330 $33,780
Total Invoice $31,436 $33,105 $32,157

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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: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4245hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,455$35,330$33,780
Adjustments for Features-910-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,545$34,245$33,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$31,436$33,105$32,157
Adjustments for Features-855-1,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,581$32,088$32,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,507$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,925$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-855-1,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.5 in
Width73.4 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested162553%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

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