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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: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $19,727 $25,896 $30,081
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 80 115 115
Floor mats 95 125 125
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo net 41 41 41
Cargo mat 64 92 92
Floor mats 76 100 100
Options (change) 2,575 290 290
Options (change) 2,318 233 233
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $23,945 $28,575 $33,075
Total Invoice $22,820 $27,014 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,945$28,575$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$25,400$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650
Total Invoice$22,820$27,014$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,002-6,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$24,012$24,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$560

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height 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$2,525$5,700$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002-6,627

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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