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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: $33,455

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,436

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTISonataSonata
TrimGTI AutobahnLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $27,350 $34,075
Base Invoice $33,667 $25,850 $31,933
All-weather floor mats 235 130 130
Cargo net 100 50 50
Tech Package   3,100  
Ultimate Package   1,750  
Cargo mat   115 115
Floor mats   125 125
All-weather floor mats 185 104 104
Cargo net 80 41 41
Tech Package   2,821  
Ultimate Package   1,593  
Cargo mat   92 92
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 335 5,270 420
Options (change) 265 4,751 337
Destination 850 835 835
Total Price $36,255 $33,455 $35,330
Total Invoice $34,782 $31,436 $33,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,319
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTISonataSonata
TrimGTI AutobahnLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,255$33,455$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,035-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$32,420$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700
Total Invoice$34,782$31,436$33,105
Adjustments for Features0-973-1,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$30,463$31,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,508

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTISonataSonata
TrimGTI AutobahnLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,550$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973-1,134

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTISonata
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.6 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in73.4 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested162553%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested180082%

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