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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: $20,425

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $17,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,478

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $16,334 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Sunroof 1,150     1,050
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,450 1,450  
Cargo mat 80      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Rear spoiler 375     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Premium Package       1,900
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Navigation system       2,100
Sunroof 1,047     955
Leather seating surfaces 728 1,320 1,320  
Cargo mat 64      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Rear spoiler 338     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Premium Package       1,730
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Navigation system       1,910
Options (change) 2,730 3,970 3,970 8,670
Options (change) 2,469 3,610 3,610 7,885
Destination 675 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,425 $37,495 $44,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $19,478 $34,520 $40,590 $59,685

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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: $15,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,795
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$20,425$37,495$44,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-3,155-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,425$36,140$40,940$59,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$23,075
Total Invoice$19,478$34,520$40,590$59,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,247-2,904-4,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,478$33,273$37,686$54,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,413$21,441

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
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 with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,125$2,480$4,280$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$3,155$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247-2,904-4,971

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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.3,341 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 328i

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 335i

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 M3

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%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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