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Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,765

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $20,595
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $19,727
Convenience Package 675    
Sport Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     95
Convenience Package 614    
Sport Package 1,638    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 5,510 3,035 395
Options (change) 5,015 2,763 343
Destination 720 720 775
Total Price $30,970 $37,735 $21,765
Total Invoice $28,733 $35,044 $20,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,410
Model Year200620062012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,970$37,735$21,765
Adjustments for Features-515-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,455$33,820$21,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$28,733$35,044$20,845
Adjustments for Features-478-3,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$31,408$20,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,153$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$6,565$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-478-3,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Elantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in178.3 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested138067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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