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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: $19,965

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,041

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $22,470
Base Invoice $16,334 $21,035
Sunroof 1,150 900
Floor mats 85 85
Sunroof wind deflector 85 85
Cargo tray 70 90
Cargo mat 80 90
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,047 819
Floor mats 68 68
Sunroof wind deflector 68 68
Cargo tray 57 73
Cargo mat 64 73
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Options (change) 2,270 1,250
Options (change) 2,032 1,101
Destination 675 675
Total Price $19,965 $24,395
Total Invoice $19,041 $22,811

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year20092008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$19,965$24,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,965$22,495
Total Invoice$19,041$22,811
Adjustments for Features0-1,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,041$21,034

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$550$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,777

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092008
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.4 in
Length177.4 in188.9 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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