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Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $15,909 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Sunroof 1,150        
Floor mats 85        
Bluetooth cell phone link 325        
Leather seating surfaces 800        
Cargo mat 80 155 155 155 155
Rear spoiler 375        
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Sunroof 1,047        
Floor mats 68        
Bluetooth cell phone link 292        
Leather seating surfaces 728        
Cargo mat 64 144 144 144 144
Rear spoiler 338        
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 2,815 1,205 1,205 1,205 705
Options (change) 2,537 1,122 1,122 1,122 655
Destination 675 895 895 895 895
Total Price $20,060 $32,000 $34,700 $35,300 $42,700
Total Invoice $19,121 $29,825 $32,335 $32,893 $39,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,661
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,060$32,000$34,700$35,300$42,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-3,265-4,965-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$28,735$31,435$30,335$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,650
Total Invoice$19,121$29,825$32,335$32,893$39,774
Adjustments for Features0-3,043-3,042-4,626-6,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,121$26,782$29,293$28,267$32,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,511$1,485$6,178

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,865$4,865$6,565$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$3,265$4,965$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,043-3,042-4,626-6,814

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelElantraA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length177.4 in175.4 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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