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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: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $15,909 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Sunroof 1,150 995 995 995
Floor mats 85      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Rear spoiler 375 275 275  
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,495    
Package 201A   1,050    
Sunroof 1,047 945 945 945
Floor mats 68      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Rear spoiler 338 261 261  
Leather seating surfaces 728 1,420    
Package 201A   999    
Options (change) 2,735 3,815 1,270 995
Options (change) 2,473 3,625 1,206 945
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $19,980 $34,715 $39,250 $44,640
Total Invoice $19,057 $32,874 $37,145 $42,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,953
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$19,980$34,715$39,250$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-6,945-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$30,635$32,305$35,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670$4,685
Total Invoice$19,057$32,874$37,145$42,238
Adjustments for Features0-3,864-6,573-8,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,057$29,010$30,572$33,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562$4,409

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port $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$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$5,130$7,995$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$6,945$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,864-6,573-8,819

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelElantraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length177.4 in202.9 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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