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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,907

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelElantraBeetle
TrimGLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,345 $20,295
Base Invoice $14,918 $19,483
Comfort Package 1,250  
Floor mats 95  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Comfort Package 1,138  
Floor mats 76  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 1,345 1,100
Options (change) 1,214 1,056
Destination 775 820
Total Price $17,465 $22,215
Total Invoice $16,907 $21,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year20122014
ModelElantraBeetle
TrimGLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,465$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,465$19,825
Total Invoice$16,907$21,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,907$19,061

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelElantraBeetle
TrimGLS2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$650$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,298

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelElantraBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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