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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,515

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,099

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $4,895

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Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,925 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $18,880 $23,035 $32,631
Limited Package 1,500    
Floor mats 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,280  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Limited Package 1,179    
Floor mats 73    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,189  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,915 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 1,544 2,189 1,440
Destination 675 770 770
Total Price $22,515 $27,045 $36,260
Total Invoice $21,099 $25,994 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,515$27,045$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,420-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,515$25,625$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,915
Total Invoice$21,099$25,994$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-5,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,099$24,629$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,716

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelTiburonGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,390$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,365-5,496

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelTiburonGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.6 in101.5 in
Length173.0 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height52.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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