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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: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $19,727 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Floor mats 95      
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Cargo net 41 80 80 80
Floor mats 76      
Options (change) 2,495 100 100 100
Options (change) 2,254 80 80 80
Destination 775 820 820 820
Total Price $23,865 $32,710 $34,845 $36,915
Total Invoice $22,756 $31,386 $33,434 $35,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,603
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,865$32,710$34,845$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,155-3,155-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$29,555$31,690$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$22,756$31,386$33,434$35,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,027-3,027-3,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$28,359$30,407$32,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$4,830$4,830$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,155$3,155$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,027-3,027-3,123

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,173 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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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