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Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,405

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,201

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $14,537 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 40      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Floor mats 59      
Cargo net 35      
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Options (change) 120 1,495 0 0
Options (change) 94 1,420 0 0
Destination 570 875 875 875
Total Price $16,405 $31,910 $35,335 $41,150
Total Invoice $15,201 $30,210 $33,440 $38,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,925
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$16,405$31,910$35,335$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-7,135-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,405$26,540$28,200$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,660$4,900
Total Invoice$15,201$30,210$33,440$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-5,084-6,752-9,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,201$25,126$26,688$29,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562$4,622

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,510$6,880$8,645$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$7,135$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,084-6,752-9,187

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062016
ModelElantraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in112.9 in
Length178.1 in202.9 in
Width67.9 in76.2 in
Height56.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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