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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,655

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,710

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,570
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,909
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735  
Front buckets 125    
Heated mirrors 95 35  
Sunroof 895 895 1,150
CD player 150    
Leather seating surfaces 895   800
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     375
4-speed automatic     1,000
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544  
Front buckets 112    
Heated mirrors 85 31  
Sunroof 797 797 1,047
CD player 134    
Leather seating surfaces 797   728
Floor mats     68
Rear spoiler     338
4-speed automatic     945
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 3,410
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 3,126
Destination 685 685 675
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $20,655
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $19,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,605
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,635$27,325$20,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$19,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$19,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-1,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$18,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,725$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-1,579

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length197.6 in177.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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