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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,685

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,448

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $5,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra GT
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $18,800
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $18,121
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Tech and Style Packages     5,925
Floor mats     125
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Tech and Style Packages     5,392
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,050
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,492
Destination 770 770 835
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $25,685
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $24,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,845
Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra GT
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$25,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$24,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$24,448
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$23,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra GT
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,640$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIElantra GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in169.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,918 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft351.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Tech and Style Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0No
LED tail lights0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested315048%
Total Not Requested335052%

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