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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: $25,725

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,480

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $21,700
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $20,766
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Floor mats 100 100 100 125
Remote start 350 350 350 350
Ultimate Package     5,500 2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002    
Cargo net 41 41 41 41
Floor mats 80 80 80 100
Remote start 316 316 316 316
Ultimate Package     5,005 2,184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248
Options (change) 2,700 2,700 6,000 3,200
Options (change) 2,439 2,439 5,442 2,889
Destination 775 775 775 825
Total Price $29,920 $31,670 $32,625 $25,725
Total Invoice $27,939 $29,559 $30,651 $24,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,067
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H145hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,920$31,670$32,625$25,725
Adjustments for Features-420-520-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$31,150$32,230$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0
Total Invoice$27,939$29,559$30,651$24,480
Adjustments for Features-392-485-3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,547$29,074$30,280$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataElantra
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50 
Media drive, small   $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,200$3,075$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$520$395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-392-485-3710

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122015
ModelSonataElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.1 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested275058%
Total Not Requested200042%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%

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