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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: $20,975

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $14,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,059

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $12,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelISISISElantra Touring
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $19,495
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $18,687
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 40
Cargo net 64 64 64 50
Rear spoiler 389 389   195
Floor mats       95
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 32
Cargo net 39 39 39 41
Rear spoiler 268 268   156
Floor mats       76
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 529 529 140 705
Options (change) 360 360 92 597
Destination 875 875 875 775
Total Price $35,199 $41,624 $62,315 $20,975
Total Invoice $32,665 $38,638 $57,976 $20,059

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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: $11,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,397
Model Year2012201220122012
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$35,199$41,624$62,315$20,975
Adjustments for Features-2,380-4,030-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,819$37,594$56,735$20,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,916$0
Total Invoice$32,665$38,638$57,976$20,059
Adjustments for Features-2,209-3,741-5,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,456$34,897$52,785$20,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,441$22,329$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2012201220122012
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
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 
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 
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$4,005$5,655$7,205$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$4,030$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,209-3,741-5,1910

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

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