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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: $29,330

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,410

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $28,195
Base Invoice $35,131 $26,345
All-weather floor mats 235 115
Cargo net 100 50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   100
All-weather floor mats 185 92
Cargo net 80 41
Cargo mat   77
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 335 360
Options (change) 265 290
Destination 820 775
Total Price $37,750 $29,330
Total Invoice $36,216 $27,410

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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: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,153
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,750$29,330
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,985$29,330
Total Invoice$36,216$27,410
Adjustments for Features-2,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,563$27,410

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTISonata
TrimRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,540$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTISonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.0 in
Length167.5 in189.8 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft316.4 ft3

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