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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: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,436

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,350 $34,075 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,850 $31,933 $33,667
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  
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  
Options (change) 5,270 420 335
Options (change) 4,751 337 265
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $33,455 $35,330 $36,255
Total Invoice $31,436 $33,105 $34,782

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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: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,319
Model Year201620162018
ModelSonataSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4245hp I4220hp 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$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$34,120$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$31,436$33,105$34,782
Adjustments for Features-973-1,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,463$31,971$34,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,508$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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 warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
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 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,725$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-973-1,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.6 in
Width73.4 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested162553%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested180082%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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