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Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $24,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $19,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSElantra
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $20,595
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $19,727
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59 59 50
Cargo mat 69 69 69 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Floor mats       95
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35 35 41
Cargo mat 41 41 41 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 2,464 2,464 2,114 2,575
Options (change) 2,020 2,020 1,740 2,318
Destination 825 825 825 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $48,139 $56,609 $58,039 $23,945
Total Invoice $42,761 $49,766 $51,461 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,472
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSElantra
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H148hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$48,139$56,609$58,039$23,945
Adjustments for Features-3,905-5,755-6,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,234$50,854$51,559$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,325$0
Total Invoice$42,761$49,766$51,461$22,820
Adjustments for Features-3,469-5,059-5,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,292$44,707$45,715$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,415$6,423$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSElantra
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$6,330$8,180$8,905$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$5,755$6,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,469-5,059-5,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelGSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length190.0 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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