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Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,855

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,037

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelElantraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $19,495 $26,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $15,909 $18,584 $25,510 $25,925
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 375 380    
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Rear spoiler 338 285    
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Options (change) 1,610 833 453 453
Options (change) 1,453 625 340 340
Destination 675 695 695 695
Total Price $18,855 $21,023 $28,143 $28,643
Total Invoice $18,037 $19,904 $26,545 $26,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $499
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelElantraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$18,855$21,023$28,143$28,643
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-2,945-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,855$19,578$25,198$26,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,620$6,870
Total Invoice$18,037$19,904$26,545$26,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,368-2,778-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,037$18,536$23,767$24,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,231$6,358

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelElantraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$950$2,395$3,895$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$2,945$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,368-2,778-2,066

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082009
ModelElantraImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length177.4 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.3 ft3

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