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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: $23,695

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,594

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $19,727 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Technology Package 2,100        
Floor mats 95        
Cargo net 50 150 150 150 150
Cargo mat 80 155 155 155 155
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Technology Package 1,911        
Floor mats 76        
Cargo net 41 139 139 139 139
Cargo mat 64 144 144 144 144
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 2,325 6,005 6,005 6,005 3,455
Options (change) 2,092 5,583 5,583 5,583 3,212
Destination 775 895 895 895 895
Total Price $23,695 $36,800 $39,500 $40,100 $45,450
Total Invoice $22,594 $34,286 $36,796 $37,354 $42,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,930
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,695$36,800$39,500$40,100$45,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-2,965-4,665-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,695$33,835$36,535$35,435$39,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$22,594$34,286$36,796$37,354$42,331
Adjustments for Features0-2,762-2,762-4,346-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,594$31,524$34,034$33,008$36,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$5,112

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelElantraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLimitedA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$2,875$5,840$5,840$7,540$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$2,965$4,665$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,762-2,762-4,346-5,695

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelElantraA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in175.4 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.3 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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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