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Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $19,727 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Technology Package 2,100      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50 64 64 64
Cargo mat 80 73 73 73
Navigation system   2,490 2,490 2,490
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Technology Package 1,911      
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41 39 39 39
Cargo mat 64 44 44 44
Navigation system   2,300 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 2,575 2,627 2,627 2,627
Options (change) 2,318 2,383 2,383 2,383
Destination 775 895 895 895
Total Price $23,945 $38,587 $43,842 $65,272
Total Invoice $22,820 $35,889 $40,774 $60,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,018
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$23,945$38,587$43,842$65,272
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-2,905-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$36,382$40,937$60,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,555$24,335
Total Invoice$22,820$35,889$40,774$60,708
Adjustments for Features0-2,051-2,702-4,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$33,838$38,072$56,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,234$22,633

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$4,505$5,205$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$2,905$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,051-2,702-4,237

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122013
ModelElantraIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length178.3 in180.1 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 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
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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