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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: $25,430

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $21,700
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $20,766
Navigation system 1,850 1,850  
Remote start 425 425 350
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Ultimate Package     1,800
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation system 1,610 1,610  
Remote start 398 398 316
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Ultimate Package     1,638
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     100
Rear spoiler     266
Options (change) 6,070 4,275 2,895
Options (change) 5,310 3,748 2,609
Destination 795 795 835
Total Price $39,020 $43,225 $25,430
Total Invoice $35,740 $39,568 $24,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,387
Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$39,020$43,225$25,430
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,680$39,810$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,740$39,568$24,210
Adjustments for Features-2,143-3,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,597$36,442$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Media drive, small  $5
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,120$6,195$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,143-3,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in179.1 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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