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Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,852

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $38,980 $17,020
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $36,836 $16,334
Sunroof 900 900 900 1,150
Floor mats       85
Leather seating surfaces       800
Sunroof 747 747 747 1,047
Floor mats       68
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 900 900 900 2,035
Options (change) 747 747 747 1,843
Destination 765 765 765 675
Total Price $31,585 $38,695 $40,645 $19,730
Total Invoice $29,786 $36,505 $38,348 $18,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,293
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9280, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,585$38,695$40,645$19,730
Adjustments for Features-1,740-4,665-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$34,030$35,480$19,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,185$5,635$0
Total Invoice$29,786$36,505$38,348$18,852
Adjustments for Features-1,641-4,401-4,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,145$32,104$33,475$18,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,959$5,330$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLucerneLucerneLucerneElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,740$7,240$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$4,665$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,641-4,401-4,8730

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelLucerneElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.3 in
Length203.2 in177.4 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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