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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: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $20,595
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $19,727
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 1,500    
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package 1,396    
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Options (change) 3,575 2,075 395
Options (change) 3,326 1,930 343
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $31,320 $38,775 $21,765
Total Invoice $29,186 $36,119 $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: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,698
Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2Limited
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$31,320$38,775$21,765
Adjustments for Features-690-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$34,360$21,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$29,186$36,119$20,845
Adjustments for Features-643-4,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,543$32,006$20,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,463$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092012
ModelA3A3Elantra
Trim2.0T3.2Limited
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 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,415$7,140$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-643-4,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested33031%
Total Not Requested72569%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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