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Acura TL vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,605

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,719

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLElantra
TrimBaseType-SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $16,570
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $15,909
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Leather seating surfaces     800
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 0 0 2,360
Options (change) 0 0 2,135
Destination 715 715 675
Total Price $34,440 $38,940 $19,605
Total Invoice $31,706 $35,832 $18,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,254
Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLElantra
TrimBaseType-SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6286hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,440$38,940$19,605
Adjustments for Features-4,055-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$33,785$19,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$31,706$35,832$18,719
Adjustments for Features-3,733-4,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,973$31,088$18,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,115$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLElantra
TrimBaseType-SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,705$550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,733-4,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelTLElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.3 in177.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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