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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: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $19,727 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Floor mats 95    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Technology Package 1,911    
Cargo net 41 80 80
Floor mats 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Options (change) 2,495 100 100
Options (change) 2,254 80 80
Destination 775 850 850
Total Price $23,865 $32,600 $35,600
Total Invoice $22,756 $31,283 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,107
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,865$32,600$35,600
Adjustments for Features0-6,690-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$25,910$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$22,756$31,283$34,160
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-6,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$24,863$27,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$8,165$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,690$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,420-6,563

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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
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%

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