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Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,190

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,296

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $20,195
Base Invoice $21,035 $19,349
3.3L V6 1,700  
Cargo tray 90 70
Cargo mat 90 80
Floor mats 85 95
Sunroof 900  
3.3L V6 1,572  
Cargo tray 73 57
Cargo mat 73 64
Floor mats 68 76
Sunroof 819  
Options (change) 2,865 245
Options (change) 2,605 197
Destination 675 750
Total Price $26,010 $21,190
Total Invoice $24,315 $20,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,108
Model Year20082011
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,010$21,190
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$21,190
Total Invoice$24,315$20,296
Adjustments for Features-9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,404$20,296

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelSonataElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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