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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: $22,005

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,089

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $20,218 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Floor mats 95      
Convenience Package   1,350    
Sunroof   1,340    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 76      
Convenience Package   1,296    
Sunroof   1,287    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 95 3,790 1,100 0
Options (change) 76 3,639 1,056 0
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $22,005 $23,285 $25,315 $25,575
Total Invoice $21,089 $22,386 $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: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,457
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,005$23,285$25,315$25,575
Adjustments for Features-1,2100-1,325-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,795$23,285$23,990$24,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$21,089$22,386$24,333$24,583
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-1,274-1,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,929$22,386$23,059$23,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$673$923

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelElantraJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,275$2,065$3,390$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0$1,325$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1600-1,274-1,274

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
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
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 seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested122576%
Total Not Requested39024%

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