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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,727 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Floor mats 95      
Cargo mat 80 125 125 125
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Cargo net 41 69 69 69
Floor mats 76      
Cargo mat 64 99 99 99
Options (change) 2,575 220 220 220
Options (change) 2,318 168 168 168
Destination 775 770 770 770
Total Price $23,945 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $22,820 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,010
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,945$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-1,855-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$29,030$31,330$31,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$22,820$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,778-1,778-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$27,830$30,036$30,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,455$3,455$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$1,855$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,778-1,778-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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