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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: $21,845

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,909

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $19,727 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50 150 150 150
Cargo mat 80 155 155 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Heated front seats   500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41 139 139 139
Cargo mat 64 144 144 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 475 1,675 1,175 1,175
Options (change) 407 1,560 1,093 1,093
Destination 775 950 950 950
Total Price $21,845 $33,825 $45,025 $56,625
Total Invoice $20,909 $31,526 $41,941 $52,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,877
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S6S7
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)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$21,845$33,825$45,025$56,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,940-7,990-8,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,845$30,885$37,035$47,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,150$17,025
Total Invoice$20,909$31,526$41,941$52,729
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-7,443-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,909$28,786$34,498$44,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,712$15,828

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

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
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
Rear spoiler  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200   
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 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$2,900$5,840$10,890$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940$7,990$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,740-7,443-8,115

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

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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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