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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: $19,800

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $899

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,948

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $17,113 $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698
Sunroof 1,150     1,000  
Floor mats 85        
iPod integration   199 199 199 199
Cold Weather Package       225  
Sunroof 1,047     883  
Floor mats 68        
iPod integration   176 176 176 176
Cold Weather Package       199  
Options (change) 1,235 199 199 1,424 199
Options (change) 1,115 176 176 1,258 176
Destination 720 650 650 650 650
Total Price $19,800 $20,699 $23,749 $26,374 $21,724
Total Invoice $18,948 $19,565 $22,490 $24,567 $20,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $866
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,800$20,699$23,749$26,374$21,724
Adjustments for Features-2600-1,250-1,075-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,540$20,699$22,499$25,299$21,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,600$875
Total Invoice$18,948$19,565$22,490$24,567$20,524
Adjustments for Features-2490-1,184-1,001-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,699$19,565$21,306$23,566$20,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,741$4,001$817

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,140$2,390$2,215$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$1,250$1,075$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2490-1,184-1,001-142

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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