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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: $23,565

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $19,727 $22,507 $23,813
Technology Package 2,100    
Floor mats 95    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100  
Technology Package 1,911    
Floor mats 76    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056  
Options (change) 2,195 1,100 0
Options (change) 1,987 1,056 0
Destination 775 770 770
Total Price $23,565 $25,315 $25,575
Total Invoice $22,489 $24,333 $24,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,569
Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,565$25,315$25,575
Adjustments for Features-76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,805$25,315$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260
Total Invoice$22,489$24,333$24,583
Adjustments for Features-72500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,764$24,333$24,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,040$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-72500

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,082 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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