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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: $31,480

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,403 $26,345
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 115
Navigation Package   2,200
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   100
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 92
Navigation Package   2,002
Cargo mat   77
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 1,955 2,510
Options (change) 1,836 2,251
Destination 795 775
Total Price $37,545 $31,480
Total Invoice $36,034 $29,371

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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: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,265
Model Year20132012
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, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,545$31,480
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$31,480
Total Invoice$36,034$29,371
Adjustments for Features-3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,636$29,371

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$4,665$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132012
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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

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