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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: $24,260

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,178

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $2,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $21,700
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $20,766
Safety and Security Package 695    
SYNC 395    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats 240    
Remote start 395 395 350
Stability control   495  
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Safety and Security Package 605    
SYNC 344    
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Heated front seats 209    
Remote start 343 343 316
Stability control   431  
Floor mats     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
6-speed shiftable automatic     938
Options (change) 3,710 1,980 1,750
Options (change) 3,229 1,723 1,602
Destination 800 800 810
Total Price $28,145 $30,400 $24,260
Total Invoice $25,830 $27,911 $23,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,536
Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,145$30,400$24,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$29,225$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$25,830$27,911$23,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,079-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,830$26,832$22,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,500$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079-884

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in179.1 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.8 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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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