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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: $21,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCivicElantra
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $20,595
Base Invoice $19,621 $19,727
Floor mats   95
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 0 95
Options (change) 0 76
Destination 670 775
Total Price $21,980 $21,465
Total Invoice $20,291 $20,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year20082012
ModelCivicElantra
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,980$21,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$19,435
Total Invoice$20,291$20,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$18,632

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelCivicElantra
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelCivicElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.7 in178.3 in
Width69.0 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.8 ft3

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