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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,650

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $11,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,767

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $8,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISElantra Touring
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $19,495
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $18,687
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 40
Cargo net 59 59 59 50
Rear spoiler 355 355   195
Sunroof 0 0    
Floor mats       95
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49 32
Cargo net 35 35 35 41
Rear spoiler 246 246   156
Sunroof 0 0    
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 969 969 614 380
Options (change) 719 719 473 305
Destination 765 765 765 775
Total Price $32,589 $38,039 $57,379 $20,650
Total Invoice $28,635 $33,432 $50,518 $19,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,084
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISElantra Touring
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$32,589$38,039$57,379$20,650
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,980-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,559$35,059$51,999$20,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0
Total Invoice$28,635$33,432$50,518$19,767
Adjustments for Features-1,784-2,619-4,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,851$30,813$45,781$19,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$18,930$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelISISISElantra Touring
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $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 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,605$7,005$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,980$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-2,619-4,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082012
ModelISElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in176.2 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.065.3 ft3

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