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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: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $19,727 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Floor mats 95 235    
Cargo mat 80      
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Cargo net 41 80 80 80
Floor mats 76 185    
Cargo mat 64      
Options (change) 2,575 335 100 100
Options (change) 2,318 265 80 80
Destination 775 820 820 820
Total Price $23,945 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $22,820 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
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$23,945$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-6,450-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$27,310$28,740$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$22,820$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,159-6,189-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$26,171$27,576$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405$3,769

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelElantraPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height 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$1,415$5,755$7,865$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$6,450$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,159-6,189-6,285

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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