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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: $20,430

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $17,020
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $16,334
Leather seating surfaces 695   800
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Rear spoiler     375
Leather seating surfaces 598   728
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Rear spoiler     338
Options (change) 695 0 2,735
Options (change) 598 0 2,473
Destination 850 850 675
Total Price $32,015 $35,920 $20,430
Total Invoice $30,700 $34,517 $19,482

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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: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,953
Model Year201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4220hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,015$35,920$20,430
Adjustments for Features-5,490-7,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$27,955$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0
Total Invoice$30,700$34,517$19,482
Adjustments for Features-5,265-7,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,435$26,863$19,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,428$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820182009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,965$9,440$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$7,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,265-7,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIElantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in177.4 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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