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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: $25,725

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,480

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $20,766 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Ultimate Package 2,400     5,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Floor mats 125 100 100 100
Remote start 350 350 350 350
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200  
Ultimate Package 2,184     5,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248      
Cargo net 41 41 41 41
Floor mats 100 80 80 80
Remote start 316 316 316 316
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002  
Options (change) 3,200 2,700 2,700 6,000
Options (change) 2,889 2,439 2,439 5,442
Destination 825 775 775 775
Total Price $25,725 $29,920 $31,670 $32,625
Total Invoice $24,480 $27,939 $29,559 $30,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,067
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelElantraSonataSonataSonata
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp 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$25,725$29,920$31,670$32,625
Adjustments for Features0-420-520-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$29,500$31,150$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$24,480$27,939$29,559$30,651
Adjustments for Features0-392-485-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,480$27,547$29,074$30,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527$2,733

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2015201220122012
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 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
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
Media drive, small$5   
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,680$3,100$3,200$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420$520$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-392-485-371

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152012
ModelElantraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.1 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%

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 plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested275058%
Total Not Requested200042%

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