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Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $55

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPriusPriusElantra
TrimBaseTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $20,595
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $19,727
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184 95
Cargo net 49 49 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,100
Cargo mat     80
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112 76
Cargo net 34 34 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     1,911
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 2,575
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 2,318
Destination 720 720 775
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $23,945
Total Invoice $22,875 $23,290 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year200820082012
ModelPriusPriusElantra
TrimBaseTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H148hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,228$25,748$23,945
Adjustments for Features00-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,228$25,748$23,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$22,820
Adjustments for Features00-643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$22,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082012
ModelPriusPriusElantra
TrimBaseTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,950$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-643

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelPriusElantra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%

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