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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: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $15,909 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Sunroof 1,150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 85 235    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375
Cargo mat 80      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 1,047      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 68 185    
Rear spoiler 338 300 300 300
Cargo mat 64      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Options (change) 2,815 610 375 375
Options (change) 2,537 485 300 300
Destination 675 820 820 820
Total Price $20,060 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $19,121 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,620
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,060$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-7,115-9,225-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$24,810$26,240$28,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$19,121$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,809-8,840-8,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,121$23,741$25,145$27,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$3,768

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$365$7,480$9,590$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,115$9,225$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,809-8,840-8,936

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
ModelElantraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length177.4 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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