Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2016 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,080

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,894

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,675

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $20,766 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Ultimate Package 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 155 155  
Rear spoiler 295      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Ultimate Package 1,638      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248      
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 41 144 144  
Rear spoiler 266      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,545 2,020 1,025 575
Options (change) 2,293 1,880 954 536
Destination 835 975 975 975
Total Price $25,080 $34,945 $45,650 $56,450
Total Invoice $23,894 $32,569 $42,525 $52,569

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Hyundai Elantra dealer quotes or Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,409
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,080$34,945$45,650$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-285-5,585-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,080$34,660$40,065$50,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,405$15,870
Total Invoice$23,894$32,569$42,525$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-266-5,203-5,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,894$32,303$37,322$47,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,019$14,753

Return to top

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

Model Year2016201820182018
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$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
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
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small$5   
Navigation system$600   
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$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
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, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,320$5,605$10,905$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$5,585$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-5,203-5,513

Return to top

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

Model Year20162018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length179.1 in175.4 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,774 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested107554%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.