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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: $20,205

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,304

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $17,845
Base Invoice $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $17,113
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 80
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 85
Sunroof         1,150
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Cargo mat 77 77 77 77 64
Floor mats 80 80 80 80 68
Sunroof         1,047
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Options (change) 195 195 195 195 1,640
Options (change) 157 157 157 157 1,471
Destination 775 775 775 775 720
Total Price $24,165 $25,715 $27,415 $29,165 $20,205
Total Invoice $22,884 $24,332 $25,657 $27,277 $19,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,610
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,165$25,715$27,415$29,165$20,205
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,325-4,000-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$24,390$23,415$25,065$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$250$1,900$0
Total Invoice$22,884$24,332$25,657$27,277$19,304
Adjustments for Features-947-1,254-3,743-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,937$23,078$21,914$23,442$19,304
Cost Above Minimum$23$1,164$0$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass  $0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,450$6,125$6,225$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,325$4,000$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-947-1,254-3,743-3,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122010
ModelSonataElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in177.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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