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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: $35,280

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,064

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,075 $34,590
Base Invoice $31,933 $33,207
Floor mats 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 235
Cargo mat 115  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 185
Cargo mat 92  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 370 1,735
Options (change) 296 1,625
Destination 835 770
Total Price $35,280 $37,095
Total Invoice $33,064 $35,602

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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: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,765
Model Year20162012
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimited 2.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,280$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$37,095
Total Invoice$33,064$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,837$35,602

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,450$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2270

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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 Year20162012
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in165.4 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.346.0 ft3

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

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
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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