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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $3,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIKona
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELUltimate
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $27,400
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $26,170
Driver Assistance Package 695 695  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Floor mats     125
Driver Assistance Package 598 598  
Lighting Package 856 856  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 1,690 1,690 125
Options (change) 1,454 1,454 100
Destination 820 820 950
Total Price $31,855 $32,855 $28,475
Total Invoice $30,445 $31,405 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,672
Model Year201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIKona
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELUltimate
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D175hp I4
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,855$32,855$28,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$32,855$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$30,445$31,405$27,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0040-3,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,441$31,405$23,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,964$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIKona
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELUltimate
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,890$3,840$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0040-3,451

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIKona
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in102.4 in
Length179.6 in164.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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