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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: $19,180

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,329

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $18,995 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $15,909 $18,235 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Sunroof 1,150 1,340          
Floor mats 85            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375     375
Bluetooth cell phone link 325            
Convenience Package   1,315          
Premium Package     1,440        
Autobahn Package             2,250
Sunroof 1,047 1,287          
Floor mats 68            
Rear spoiler 338 300 300 300     300
Bluetooth cell phone link 292            
Convenience Package   1,262          
Premium Package     1,382        
Autobahn Package             2,160
Options (change) 1,935 3,030 1,815 375 0 0 2,625
Options (change) 1,745 2,849 1,682 300 0 0 2,460
Destination 675 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $19,180 $22,820 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $27,365
Total Invoice $18,329 $21,879 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $26,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,180$22,820$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$27,365
Adjustments for Features0-465-915-1,290-2,990-4,015-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,180$22,355$24,685$22,775$27,130$27,960$25,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,330$420$4,775$5,605$3,345
Total Invoice$18,329$21,879$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$26,242
Adjustments for Features0-446-877-1,237-2,874-3,858-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,329$21,433$23,671$21,837$26,074$26,870$24,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,238$404$4,641$5,437$3,212

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelElantraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0   
6-speed manual  $150   $150
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325  $325
CD player$125   $125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125  $125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$825$1,290$1,740$2,115$3,815$4,840$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$915$1,290$2,990$4,015$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-446-877-1,237-2,874-3,858-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length177.4 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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