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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,885

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,986

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $19,495
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $18,687
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Floor mats     95
Rear spoiler     195
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Floor mats     76
Rear spoiler     156
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 615
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 524
Destination 770 770 775
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $20,885
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $19,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,882
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
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$20,885
Adjustments for Features-2,365-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$32,545$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$19,986
Adjustments for Features-2,273-4,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,868$31,271$19,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,715$400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-4,1460

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

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIElantra Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in176.2 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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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