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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,735

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,559

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelISISISElantra
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $21,115
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $20,218
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Cargo net 64 64 64 50
Cargo mat 73 73 73 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,350
Floor mats       95
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251  
Cargo net 39 39 39 41
Cargo mat 44 44 44 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       2,139
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 2,602 2,602 2,622 2,825
Options (change) 2,316 2,316 2,334 2,546
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $36,772 $43,197 $64,157 $24,735
Total Invoice $33,157 $38,939 $57,803 $23,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,300
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelISISISElantra
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$36,772$43,197$64,157$24,735
Adjustments for Features-330-1,980-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,442$41,217$60,427$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,985$0
Total Invoice$33,157$38,939$57,803$23,559
Adjustments for Features-298-1,785-3,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,859$37,154$54,442$23,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,295$21,583$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelISISISElantra
Trim250350FLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
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 
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,655$4,305$6,055$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$1,980$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-298-1,785-3,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112013
ModelISElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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