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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,120

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Elantra
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $20,195
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $19,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo mat 155 155 155 80
Heated front seats 500      
Floor mats       95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo mat 144 144 144 64
Heated front seats 467      
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 1,230 730 730 175
Options (change) 1,147 680 680 140
Destination 950 950 950 750
Total Price $33,380 $44,580 $56,180 $21,120
Total Invoice $31,113 $41,528 $52,316 $20,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,994
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Elantra
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,380$44,580$56,180$21,120
Adjustments for Features-3,090-8,140-8,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$36,440$47,315$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$17,025$0
Total Invoice$31,113$41,528$52,316$20,239
Adjustments for Features-2,880-7,583-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,233$33,945$44,061$20,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,712$15,828$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Elantra
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$10,890$11,615$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$8,140$8,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,880-7,583-8,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.8 ft3

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