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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: $23,800

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,703

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $20,595
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $19,727
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050     1,050  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Convenience Package       2,900  
Rear spoiler       0  
Technology Package         2,100
Cargo mat         80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof 955     955  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Convenience Package       2,640  
Rear spoiler       0  
Technology Package         1,911
Cargo mat         64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         226
Options (change) 5,525 5,925 5,925 6,775 2,430
Options (change) 5,025 5,390 5,390 6,165 2,201
Destination 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,000 $48,850 $50,950 $64,850 $23,800
Total Invoice $37,930 $45,150 $47,085 $59,970 $22,703

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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: $16,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,307
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,000$48,850$50,950$64,850$23,800
Adjustments for Features-995-1,495-2,445-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,005$47,355$48,505$62,880$23,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$8,500$22,875$0
Total Invoice$37,930$45,150$47,085$59,970$22,703
Adjustments for Features-920-1,382-2,260-1,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,010$43,768$44,825$58,148$22,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,758$7,815$21,138$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335i335dM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100  $100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,395$3,895$4,845$4,370$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$1,495$2,445$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,382-2,260-1,8220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,662 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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