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BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,425

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $17,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,478

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $17,020
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $16,334
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450   800
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Premium Package     1,900  
Rear spoiler     0 375
Sunroof     1,050 1,150
Leather door panel trim     1,100  
Navigation system     2,100  
Cargo mat       80
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320   728
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Premium Package     1,730  
Rear spoiler     0 338
Sunroof     955 1,047
Leather door panel trim     1,000  
Navigation system     1,910  
Cargo mat       64
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 3,970 3,970 8,670 2,730
Options (change) 3,610 3,610 7,885 2,469
Destination 825 825 825 675
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,495 $44,095 $64,595 $20,425
Total Invoice $34,520 $40,590 $59,685 $19,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,795
Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,495$44,095$64,595$20,425
Adjustments for Features-1,355-3,155-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$40,940$59,215$20,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$23,075$0
Total Invoice$34,520$40,590$59,685$19,478
Adjustments for Features-1,247-2,904-4,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,273$37,686$54,714$19,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,413$21,441$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
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 with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass  $0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,480$4,280$6,505$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$3,155$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,247-2,904-4,9710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length178.2 in177.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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