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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $20,595
Base Invoice $22,959 $19,727
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 90 70
Cargo mat 90 80
Floor mats 90 95
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Cargo net 41 41
Cargo tray 73 57
Cargo mat 73 64
Floor mats 73 76
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Options (change) 645 545
Options (change) 552 464
Destination 720 775
Total Price $25,915 $21,915
Total Invoice $24,231 $20,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,307
Model Year20102012
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,915$21,915
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$21,915
Total Invoice$24,231$20,966
Adjustments for Features-9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,273$20,966

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$2,575$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9580

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,293 lb.2,662 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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