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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: $24,735

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,587

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $18,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $20,766 $32,290 $39,190
Ultimate Package 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Floor mats 125    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
App support   250 250
Ultimate Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248    
Floor mats 100    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
App support   230 230
Options (change) 2,200 9,300 7,600
Options (change) 1,986 8,465 6,920
Destination 835 895 895
Total Price $24,735 $45,095 $50,895
Total Invoice $23,587 $41,650 $47,005

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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: $18,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,710
Model Year201620122012
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,735$45,095$50,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$43,630$48,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$23,587$41,650$47,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,353-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,587$40,297$44,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,478

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620122012
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Media drive, small$5  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$2,155$3,620$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,353-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelElantra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.1 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,407 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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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