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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: $27,410

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $19,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,972

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,100 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $21,078 $32,290 $39,190
Ultimate Package 4,350    
Floor mats 125    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Ultimate Package 3,959    
Floor mats 100    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 4,475 11,050 8,450
Options (change) 4,059 10,055 7,690
Destination 835 895 895
Total Price $27,410 $46,845 $51,745
Total Invoice $25,972 $43,240 $47,775

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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: $20,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,818
Model Year201820122012
ModelElantra3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,410$46,845$51,745
Adjustments for Features-5800-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,830$46,845$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$25,972$43,240$47,775
Adjustments for Features-5500-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,422$43,240$47,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Interior air filter $0$0
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$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 headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,325$3,745$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5500-277

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelElantra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.9 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220054%
Total Not Requested187546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested295078%
Total Not Requested85022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%

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