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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,280

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,427

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSEGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $24,300
Base Invoice $15,909 $22,659
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Autobahn Package   3,020
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Autobahn Package   2,797
Options (change) 2,035 3,020
Options (change) 1,843 2,797
Destination 675 650
Total Price $19,280 $27,970
Total Invoice $18,427 $26,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,008
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSEGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,280$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,280$26,180
Total Invoice$18,427$26,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,427$24,435

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraJetta
TrimSEGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$175$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length177.4 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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