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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: $17,040

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $13,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,500

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $12,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,945 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,536 $26,779
Popular Equipment Package 1,250  
Floor mats 95 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Popular Equipment Package 1,138  
Floor mats 76 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,345 1,335
Options (change) 1,214 1,241
Destination 750 820
Total Price $17,040 $30,050
Total Invoice $16,500 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,979
Model Year20112017
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$17,040$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,040$22,380
Total Invoice$16,500$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-7,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,500$21,479

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelElantraJetta
TrimGLS2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$295$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,361

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.3,194 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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