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Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,725

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,848

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimSE325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $16,334 $28,300 $33,485
Sunroof 1,150    
Cargo mat 80    
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio   595 595
Sunroof 1,047    
Cargo mat 64    
Leather seating surfaces 728 1,320 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 2,030 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 1,839 3,175 3,175
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $19,725 $35,090 $40,790
Total Invoice $18,848 $32,170 $37,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,828
Model Year200920062006
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimSE325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,725$35,090$40,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,725$33,460$37,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900
Total Invoice$18,848$32,170$37,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,494-3,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,848$30,676$34,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,538

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920062006
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimSE325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$250$1,880$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,494-3,141

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelElantra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length177.4 in178.2 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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