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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: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,783

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $15,909 $25,896 $30,081
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo mat 80 115 115
Floor mats 85 125 125
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo mat 64 92 92
Floor mats 68 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Options (change) 2,440 240 240
Options (change) 2,199 192 192
Destination 675 885 885
Total Price $19,685 $28,525 $33,025
Total Invoice $18,783 $26,973 $31,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,685$28,525$33,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,950-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,685$22,575$23,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650
Total Invoice$18,783$26,973$31,158
Adjustments for Features0-5,626-9,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,783$21,347$21,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimSELimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$550$6,500$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,950$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,626-9,246

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082018
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length177.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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