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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: $20,935

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,027

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $4,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
Trim1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SELSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $27,025 $29,385 $19,495
Base Invoice $23,995 $25,944 $28,210 $18,687
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
Floor mats       95
Rear spoiler       195
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Cargo net 80 80 80 41
Floor mats       76
Rear spoiler       156
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 100 100 100 665
Options (change) 80 80 80 565
Destination 820 820 820 775
Total Price $25,915 $27,945 $30,305 $20,935
Total Invoice $24,895 $26,844 $29,110 $20,027

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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: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
Trim1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SELSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,915$27,945$30,305$20,935
Adjustments for Features-3,365-2,690-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$25,255$26,140$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$3,590$0
Total Invoice$24,895$26,844$29,110$20,027
Adjustments for Features-3,233-2,584-4,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,662$24,260$25,109$20,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$3,447$0

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

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra Touring
Trim1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SELSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system  $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,165$6,640$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$2,690$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,233-2,584-4,0010

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

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIElantra Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.6 in176.2 in
Width70.8 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft365.3 ft3

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