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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,852

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCivicElantra
TrimEX-LSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $17,020
Base Invoice $18,336 $16,334
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,150
Floor mats   85
Leather seating surfaces   728
Sunroof   1,047
Floor mats   68
Options (change) 0 2,035
Options (change) 0 1,843
Destination 670 675
Total Price $20,580 $19,730
Total Invoice $19,006 $18,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,186
Model Year20082009
ModelCivicElantra
TrimEX-LSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,580$19,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,580$18,650
Total Invoice$19,006$18,852
Adjustments for Features0-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,006$17,820

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelCivicElantra
TrimEX-LSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$145$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,032

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelCivicElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.7 in177.4 in
Width69.0 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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