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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $22,470
Base Invoice $19,727 $21,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Cargo net 50 50
Floor mats 95 85
Cargo tray 70 90
Cargo mat 80 90
3.3L V6   1,700
Sunroof   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Cargo net 41 41
Floor mats 76 68
Cargo tray 57 73
Cargo mat 64 73
3.3L V6   1,572
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 545 2,915
Options (change) 464 2,646
Destination 775 675
Total Price $21,915 $26,060
Total Invoice $20,966 $24,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,712
Model Year20122008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,915$26,060
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,915$25,335
Total Invoice$20,966$24,356
Adjustments for Features0-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,966$23,678

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraSonata
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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$1,725$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length178.3 in188.9 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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