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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: $25,660

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $27,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,421

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $24,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $21,650
Base Invoice $44,098 $20,719
Technology Package 4,150 2,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Technology Package 3,756 2,503
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 4,150 3,200
Options (change) 3,756 2,892
Destination 895 810
Total Price $53,245 $25,660
Total Invoice $48,749 $24,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,942
Model Year20122014
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$53,245$25,660
Adjustments for Features-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,455$25,660
Total Invoice$48,749$24,421
Adjustments for Features-4,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,363$24,421

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122014
ModelRLElantra
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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