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Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $15,909 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Sunroof 1,150      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Floor mats 85      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo mat 80 160    
Rear spoiler 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Sunroof 1,047      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Floor mats 68      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo mat 64 149    
Rear spoiler 338      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,815 1,730 575 575
Options (change) 2,537 1,611 536 536
Destination 675 975 975 975
Total Price $20,060 $34,655 $45,200 $56,450
Total Invoice $19,121 $32,300 $42,107 $52,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,087
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$20,060$34,655$45,200$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,390-9,650-10,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$30,265$35,550$46,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,285$16,060
Total Invoice$19,121$32,300$42,107$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-4,092-8,990-9,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,121$28,208$33,117$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,909$14,932

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,740$6,130$11,390$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390$9,650$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,092-8,990-9,429

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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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