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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: $12,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,280 $39,980 $20,595
Base Invoice $31,624 $36,882 $19,727
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof   995  
Package 301A / 401A   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,100
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 710 710  
Sunroof   888  
Package 301A / 401A   1,785  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     1,911
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 795 3,790 2,495
Options (change) 710 3,383 2,254
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $35,900 $44,595 $23,865
Total Invoice $33,159 $41,090 $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: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,274
Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,900$44,595$23,865
Adjustments for Features-2,305-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$37,340$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,745$0
Total Invoice$33,159$41,090$22,756
Adjustments for Features-2,129-6,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,030$34,405$22,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,180$10,130$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,129-6,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,662 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested167589%

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 key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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