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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: $21,535

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $13,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $36,495 $20,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   275
Cargo net 100 100 50
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   248
Cargo net 80 80 41
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 1,525 1,200 450
Options (change) 1,406 1,136 389
Destination 920 920 835
Total Price $34,640 $38,615 $21,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,080
Model Year202020202016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,640$38,615$21,535
Adjustments for Features-6,385-9,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$29,105$21,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year202020202016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIElantra
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
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 
Media drive, small  $5
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 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,490$10,615$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,385$9,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-429-5060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIElantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in179.1 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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