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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: $19,365

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $11,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelElantraElantraPassat
TrimGLSLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 325
Preferred Package 1,850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 226 270
Preferred Package 1,684    
6-speed shiftable automatic 954    
Floor mats 76 76  
Cargo net 41 41 80
Options (change) 3,245 395 425
Options (change) 2,981 343 350
Destination 775 775 895
Total Price $19,365 $21,765 $31,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,465
Model Year201220122019
ModelElantraElantraPassat
TrimGLSLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$19,365$21,765$31,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,365$19,390$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122019
ModelElantraElantraPassat
TrimGLSLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,950$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,275-140

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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 Weight2,701 lb.3,274 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 GLS

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested172574%
Total Not Requested60526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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