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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $16,570
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $15,909
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Rear spoiler     375
Leather seating surfaces     800
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Rear spoiler     338
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 6,200 0 2,735
Options (change) 5,952 0 2,473
Destination 795 795 675
Total Price $31,790 $35,590 $19,980
Total Invoice $30,550 $34,198 $19,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,620
Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,790$35,590$19,980
Adjustments for Features-2,990-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$32,150$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$30,550$34,198$19,057
Adjustments for Features-2,873-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,677$30,893$19,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,216$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$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 
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,590$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-3,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTIElantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in177.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.2 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
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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