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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,907

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,895
Base Invoice $14,918 $20,059
Comfort Package 1,250  
Floor mats 95  
Comfort Package 1,138  
Floor mats 76  
Options (change) 1,345 0
Options (change) 1,214 0
Destination 775 820
Total Price $17,465 $21,715
Total Invoice $16,907 $20,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$17,465$21,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,465$18,600
Total Invoice$16,907$20,879
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,907$17,884

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$150$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,995

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.3,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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