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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: $24,010

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,917

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,250 $23,745
Base Invoice $19,406 $22,795
Tech Package 1,800  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 1,638  
Floor mats 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,925 4,425
Options (change) 2,676 4,188
Destination 835 770
Total Price $24,010 $28,940
Total Invoice $22,917 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,113
Model Year20162012
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,010$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,720$28,940
Total Invoice$22,917$27,753
Adjustments for Features-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,640$27,753

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSportGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive, small$5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length179.1 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested152568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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