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Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $29,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $25,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $48,200
Base Invoice $19,727 $44,098
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Technology Package 2,100 4,150
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Technology Package 1,911 3,756
Floor mats 76  
Cargo net 41  
Options (change) 2,495 4,150
Options (change) 2,254 3,756
Destination 775 895
Total Price $23,865 $53,245
Total Invoice $22,756 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,303
Model Year20122012
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,865$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$47,030
Total Invoice$22,756$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$43,059

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in195.8 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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