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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: $19,260

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,393

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $15,909 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Sunroof 1,150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 85 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Cargo mat 80      
Sunroof 1,047      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 68 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 338 300    
Cargo mat 64      
Options (change) 2,015 610 235 235
Options (change) 1,809 485 185 185
Destination 675 850 850 850
Total Price $19,260 $22,705 $27,330 $30,630
Total Invoice $18,393 $21,730 $26,230 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,260$22,705$27,330$30,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-5,565-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,260$21,195$21,765$25,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,120
Total Invoice$18,393$21,730$26,230$29,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-5,341-5,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,393$20,285$20,889$24,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$604$4,011

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSE1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$500$2,010$6,065$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$5,565$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-5,341-5,101

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length177.4 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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