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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: $16,015

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,888

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelElantraElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLSLimitedSSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $15,715 $16,645 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $12,964 $14,537 $15,979 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Package 2 1,100 1,100            
Floor mats 80 80 235          
Rear spoiler 400   375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof     1,150 1,340        
Convenience Package       1,350        
Premium Package         1,440      
Package 2 1,023 1,023            
Floor mats 59 59 185          
Rear spoiler 272   300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof     1,104 1,287        
Convenience Package       1,296        
Premium Package         1,382      
Options (change) 1,580 1,180 1,760 3,065 1,815 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,354 1,082 1,589 2,883 1,682 300 300 300
Destination 570 570 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $16,015 $17,465 $19,175 $22,560 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $24,890
Total Invoice $14,888 $16,189 $18,338 $21,630 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $23,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,838
Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelElantraElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLSLimitedSSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4115hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$16,015$17,465$19,175$22,560$25,360$24,590$25,950$24,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,000-2,770-3,220-4,095-5,195-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,015$15,690$18,175$19,790$22,140$20,495$20,755$22,585
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$1,615$3,965$2,320$2,580$4,410
Total Invoice$14,888$16,189$18,338$21,630$24,316$23,577$24,883$23,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-956-2,656-3,087-3,926-4,981-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,888$14,544$17,382$18,974$21,229$19,651$19,902$21,655
Cost Above Minimum$344$0$0$1,592$3,847$2,269$2,520$4,273

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062006201220122012201220122012
ModelElantraElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLSLimitedSSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800      
6-speed manual    $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125     
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600$600 
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass       $0
Fog lights $125   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer    $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$1,570$3,345$2,570$4,340$4,790$5,665$6,765$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,000$2,770$3,220$4,095$5,195$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,645-956-2,656-3,087-3,926-4,981-2,210

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in104.4 in
Length178.1 in182.2 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta S

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested146591%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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