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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: $20,125

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $18,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,240

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $17,845
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $17,113
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050   1,150
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955   1,047
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 2,925 1,875 1,560
Options (change) 2,660 1,705 1,407
Destination 895 895 720
Total Price $38,720 $45,170 $20,125
Total Invoice $35,845 $41,790 $19,240

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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: $17,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,559
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,720$45,170$20,125
Adjustments for Features-1,130-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,590$41,740$20,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$35,845$41,790$19,240
Adjustments for Features-1,046-3,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,799$38,617$19,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,818$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElantra
Trim328i335iSE
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,480$4,780$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,046-3,1730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in177.4 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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