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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: $19,605

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,719

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $16,570
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $15,909
Safety and Security Package 695    
Sunroof 895 895 1,150
Satellite radio 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895   800
Heated front seats 240    
Stability control   495  
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Safety and Security Package 605    
Sunroof 779 779 1,047
Satellite radio 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779   728
Heated front seats 209    
Stability control   431  
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 2,920 1,585 2,360
Options (change) 2,542 1,380 2,135
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $27,355 $30,005 $19,605
Total Invoice $25,143 $27,568 $18,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,930
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,355$30,005$19,605
Adjustments for Features-1,625-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$27,030$19,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$25,143$27,568$18,719
Adjustments for Features-1,494-2,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,649$24,835$18,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,186$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,900$925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-2,7330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in177.4 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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