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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: $26,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $22,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $46,280
Base Invoice $19,727 $41,560
Technology Package 2,100 3,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 95  
Technology Package 1,911 3,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 76  
Options (change) 2,495 3,620
Options (change) 2,254 3,245
Destination 775 715
Total Price $23,865 $50,615
Total Invoice $22,756 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,692
Model Year20122008
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$23,865$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$44,975
Total Invoice$22,756$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$40,448

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,072

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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