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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $19,349 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Premium Package 2,100            
Floor mats 95            
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Executive Package             3,500
Wood trim             0
Premium Package 1,911            
Floor mats 76            
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Cold Weather Package   730 730 730 730 730  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   430          
Sunroof   955 955 955 955   0
Executive Package             3,185
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,195 6,275 5,800 5,800 5,800 4,750 4,050
Options (change) 1,987 5,710 5,280 5,280 5,280 4,325 3,685
Destination 750 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $23,140 $40,420 $45,145 $46,645 $46,494 $51,545 $68,545
Total Invoice $22,086 $37,885 $42,235 $43,615 $43,159 $48,135 $63,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,937
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$23,140$40,420$45,145$46,645$46,494$51,545$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-920-3,995-4,095-4,120-4,745-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$39,500$41,150$42,550$42,374$46,800$62,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,300$22,850
Total Invoice$22,086$37,885$42,235$43,615$43,159$48,135$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-862-3,737-3,829-3,824-4,431-5,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,086$37,023$38,498$39,786$39,335$43,704$58,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475$2,763$2,312$6,681$20,993

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key$250    $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera$200     $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
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$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,945$6,020$6,120$6,145$6,770$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920$3,995$4,095$4,120$4,745$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-3,737-3,829-3,824-4,431-5,764

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelElantra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length178.3 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45080%
Total Not Requested-45020%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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