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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,700

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,834

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $27,595
Base Invoice $33,207 $25,790
All-weather floor mats 235 115
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   100
All-weather floor mats 185 92
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Cargo mat   77
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 1,735 310
Options (change) 1,625 249
Destination 770 795
Total Price $37,095 $28,700
Total Invoice $35,602 $26,834

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,410
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,095$28,700
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$28,700
Total Invoice$35,602$26,834
Adjustments for Features-1,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,244$26,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTISonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length165.4 in189.8 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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