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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: $23,565

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $20,595
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $19,727
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Technology Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Technology Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 2,195
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 1,987
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $23,565
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $22,489

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,422
Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,790$37,310$23,565
Adjustments for Features-665-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,125$34,695$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$22,489
Adjustments for Features-639-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,911$33,336$22,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,565$4,515$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-639-2,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIElantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.8 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
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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