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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: $33,155

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,262

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $31,900
Base Invoice $33,207 $30,081
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 130
Cargo mat   115
Floor mats   125
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 104
Cargo mat   92
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 1,735 370
Options (change) 1,625 296
Destination 770 885
Total Price $37,095 $33,155
Total Invoice $35,602 $31,262

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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: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,734
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,095$33,155
Adjustments for Features0-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$28,495
Total Invoice$35,602$31,262
Adjustments for Features0-4,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$26,868

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,765$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,394

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length165.4 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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