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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: $23,220

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,150

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $19,349 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Premium Package 2,100      
Cargo mat 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 95 100 100 100
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200  
Ultimate Package       5,500
Premium Package 1,911      
Cargo mat 64 77 77 77
Floor mats 76 80 80 80
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002  
Ultimate Package       5,005
Options (change) 2,275 2,395 2,395 5,695
Options (change) 2,051 2,159 2,159 5,162
Destination 750 775 775 775
Total Price $23,220 $29,615 $31,365 $32,320
Total Invoice $22,150 $27,659 $29,279 $30,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,548
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,220$29,615$31,365$32,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,200-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,220$27,515$29,165$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$22,150$27,659$29,279$30,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,961-2,054-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,150$25,698$27,225$28,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527$2,723

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,525$4,625$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,200$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,961-2,054-1,950

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112012
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested240051%
Total Not Requested235049%

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