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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,655

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,765

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimSELuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $15,909 $28,107 $33,597
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 375 479 479
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Heated front seats   225 225
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Rear spoiler 338 310 310
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Heated front seats   199 199
Options (change) 2,410 704 704
Options (change) 2,181 509 509
Destination 675 690 690
Total Price $19,655 $31,494 $37,444
Total Invoice $18,765 $29,306 $34,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,284
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimSELuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$19,655$31,494$37,444
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,655$26,919$32,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$18,765$29,306$34,796
Adjustments for Features0-4,257-4,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,765$25,049$29,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,840

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimSELuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$450$5,025$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257-4,907

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length177.4 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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