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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,430

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $20,766 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Ultimate Package 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Floor mats 125 235    
Rear spoiler 295 375 375 375
Remote start 350      
Ultimate Package 1,638      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248      
Cargo net 41 80 80 80
Floor mats 100 185    
Rear spoiler 266 300 300 300
Remote start 316      
Options (change) 2,895 710 475 475
Options (change) 2,609 565 380 380
Destination 835 820 820 820
Total Price $25,430 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $24,210 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,430$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-4,910-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,430$29,225$30,655$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$24,210$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,678-4,703-4,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,210$27,952$29,362$31,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$3,774

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small$5   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,005$4,805$6,915$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$4,910$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,678-4,703-4,799

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelElantraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.1 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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