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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: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $19,727 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Floor mats 95      
Navigation system   1,505 1,505 1,505
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Floor mats 76      
Navigation system   1,392 1,392 1,392
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Options (change) 2,445 1,855 1,855 1,855
Options (change) 2,213 1,716 1,716 1,716
Destination 775 950 950 950
Total Price $23,815 $40,130 $42,505 $43,675
Total Invoice $22,715 $37,379 $39,587 $40,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,470
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,815$40,130$42,505$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-4,055-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$37,775$38,450$41,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$22,715$37,379$39,587$40,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,194-3,777-2,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$35,185$35,810$38,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$3,297

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraISISIS
TrimLimited200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,805$6,505$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$4,055$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,194-3,777-2,193

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in183.7 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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