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Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,685

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,783

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $15,909 $24,725 $26,345
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Floor mats 85 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo mat 64 77 77
Floor mats 68 80 80
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Options (change) 2,440 195 195
Options (change) 2,199 157 157
Destination 675 775 775
Total Price $19,685 $27,415 $29,165
Total Invoice $18,783 $25,657 $27,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,685$27,415$29,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,685$23,490$25,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$18,783$25,657$27,277
Adjustments for Features0-3,673-3,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,783$21,984$23,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,529

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$5,050$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,673-3,764

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length177.4 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.4 ft3

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