Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra 2018 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: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,268

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,100 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $21,078 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Ultimate Package 4,350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 155 155  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package       1,400
Technology Package       3,200
Ultimate Package 3,959      
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 41 144 144  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226      
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Driver Assistance Package       1,302
Technology Package       2,976
Options (change) 4,775 10,480 6,030 5,175
Options (change) 4,326 8,818 5,610 4,814
Destination 835 975 975 975
Total Price $27,710 $43,405 $50,655 $61,050
Total Invoice $26,239 $39,507 $47,181 $56,847

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: $12,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,783
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$27,710$43,405$50,655$61,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-5,780-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$40,675$44,875$54,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$14,235
Total Invoice$26,239$39,507$47,181$56,847
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-5,384-5,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,239$37,022$41,797$51,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$14,108

Return to top

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

Model Year2018201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start via app$75   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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
Interior air filter $0$0$0
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$5,690$8,420$11,470$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$5,780$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,485-5,384-5,717

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length179.9 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft312.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested255038%
Total Not Requested414062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested165040%
Total Not Requested249060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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.