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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,075

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $26,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,978

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $22,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelRLElantraElantra
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $41,935 $20,766 $20,672
Technology Package 3,620    
Ultimate Package   2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Tech Package     1,200
Technology Package 3,245    
Ultimate Package   2,184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248 248
Cargo net   41 41
Floor mats   100 100
Tech Package     1,092
Options (change) 3,620 2,850 1,650
Options (change) 3,245 2,573 1,481
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $51,060 $25,375 $24,075
Total Invoice $45,940 $24,164 $22,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,861
Model Year200920152015
ModelRLElantraElantra
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$51,060$25,375$24,075
Adjustments for Features-5,860-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$23,950$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$45,940$24,164$22,978
Adjustments for Features-5,272-1,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,668$22,807$22,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$171

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920152015
ModelRLElantraElantra
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,640$3,205$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,272-1,3570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092015
ModelRLElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in179.1 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested62546%

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