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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: $31,005

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,257

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,400 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,896 $33,667
Ultimate Package+ 2,300  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 130 235
Cargo mat 115  
Ultimate Package+ 2,139  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 80
All-weather floor mats 104 185
Cargo mat 92  
Options (change) 2,720 335
Options (change) 2,476 265
Destination 885 850
Total Price $31,005 $36,255
Total Invoice $29,257 $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: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,738
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,005$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,720$36,255
Total Invoice$29,257$34,782
Adjustments for Features-1,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$34,782

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelSonataGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,025$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
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

Ultimate Package+
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested112527%
Total Not Requested300073%

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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