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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: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $21,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $20,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $15,715
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $14,537
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Package 2     1,100
Floor mats     80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Package 2     1,023
Floor mats     59
Options (change) 3,525 2,475 1,180
Options (change) 3,205 2,250 1,082
Destination 895 895 570
Total Price $39,320 $45,770 $17,465
Total Invoice $36,390 $42,335 $16,189

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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: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,485
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18195/60-15
Total Price$39,320$45,770$17,465
Adjustments for Features-2,935-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,385$40,535$17,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$36,390$42,335$16,189
Adjustments for Features-2,716-4,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,674$37,493$16,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,819$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,530$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,716-4,8420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in102.7 in
Length182.5 in178.1 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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