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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: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $20,595
Base Invoice $28,053 $19,727
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,100
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   1,911
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,890 2,495
Options (change) 2,515 2,254
Destination 825 775
Total Price $34,385 $23,865
Total Invoice $31,393 $22,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,108
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,385$23,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$23,865
Total Invoice$31,393$22,756
Adjustments for Features-1,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,864$22,756

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5290

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,662 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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