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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: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,100 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $21,078 $29,016 $39,898
Ultimate Package 4,350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 150 150
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Ultimate Package 3,959    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 41 139 139
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 4,775 9,970 6,520
Options (change) 4,326 9,274 6,065
Destination 835 950 950
Total Price $27,710 $42,120 $50,370
Total Invoice $26,239 $39,240 $46,913

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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: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,458
Model Year201820172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,710$42,120$50,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$39,390$44,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300
Total Invoice$26,239$39,240$46,913
Adjustments for Features0-2,543-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,239$36,697$41,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,926

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelElantraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLimitedA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,830$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,543-5,290

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

Model Year20182017
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

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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?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested265039%
Total Not Requested414061%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, 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 Requested185041%
Total Not Requested264059%

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