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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $19,727 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 95 100 100 100
Navigation Package   2,100 2,100  
Premium Package       5,000
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Cargo net 41 41 41 41
Cargo mat 64 77 77 77
Floor mats 76 81 81 81
Navigation Package   1,911 1,911  
Premium Package       4,550
Options (change) 2,575 2,345 2,345 5,245
Options (change) 2,318 2,110 2,110 4,749
Destination 775 750 750 750
Total Price $23,945 $28,590 $30,340 $31,790
Total Invoice $22,820 $26,707 $28,325 $29,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,673
Model Year2012201120112011
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$23,945$28,590$30,340$31,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,400-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$27,290$28,940$30,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,075
Total Invoice$22,820$26,707$28,325$29,882
Adjustments for Features0-1,214-1,307-1,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$25,493$27,018$28,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$3,050

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201120112011
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
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,725$3,825$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,400$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214-1,307-1,339

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122011
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

Technology 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested265056%
Total Not Requested210044%

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