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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: $24,905

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,753

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $21,700
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $20,766
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0 295
Sunroof     1,050  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Ultimate Package       1,800
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0 266
Sunroof     955  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248
Ultimate Package       1,638
Options (change) 8,470 7,770 8,720 2,370
Options (change) 7,705 7,065 7,935 2,152
Destination 825 825 825 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,995 $47,895 $64,645 $24,905
Total Invoice $38,615 $44,045 $59,735 $23,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,503
Model Year2008200820082016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,995$47,895$64,645$24,905
Adjustments for Features-390-1,290-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$46,605$62,455$24,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$20,850$0
Total Invoice$38,615$44,045$59,735$23,753
Adjustments for Features-359-1,186-2,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,256$42,859$57,711$23,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,603$19,455$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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 audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive, small   $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,220$4,120$5,020$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$1,290$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-359-1,186-2,0240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in179.1 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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