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Hyundai Elantra vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,765

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $11,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,174

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $10,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelElantraLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLSCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $27,030 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $14,918 $25,956 $28,414 $32,456
Comfort Package 1,250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Cargo net 50      
Floor mats 95      
3.6L V6   1,370 1,370  
Comfort Package 1,138      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Cargo net 41      
Floor mats 76      
3.6L V6   1,206 1,206  
Options (change) 1,645 1,370 1,370 0
Options (change) 1,481 1,206 1,206 0
Destination 775 860 860 860
Total Price $17,765 $29,260 $31,820 $34,660
Total Invoice $17,174 $28,022 $30,480 $33,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,153
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelElantraLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLSCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 7?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$17,765$29,260$31,820$34,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-5,380-7,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,765$26,655$26,440$26,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$540
Total Invoice$17,174$28,022$30,480$33,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-5,153-7,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,174$25,527$25,327$25,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$607

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelElantraLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGLSCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Total Value of Features$520$3,125$5,900$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$5,380$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,495-5,153-7,382

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
ModelElantraLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length178.3 in196.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height56.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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