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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: $19,855

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,982

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelElantraPassat
TrimSEKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $28,300
Base Invoice $15,909 $26,436
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 375 479
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68  
Rear spoiler 338 310
4-speed automatic 945  
Options (change) 2,610 479
Options (change) 2,398 310
Destination 675 700
Total Price $19,855 $29,479
Total Invoice $18,982 $27,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year20082009
ModelElantraPassat
TrimSEKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$19,855$29,479
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,855$27,464
Total Invoice$18,982$27,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,982$25,570

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelElantraPassat
TrimSEKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,175$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,876

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,747 lb.3,344 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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