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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $682

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleElantra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,895
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $19,064
Heated front seats 225    
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000    
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   1,000
Floor mats     95
Heated front seats 199    
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Sunroof 883    
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   945
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 2,978 678 1,095
Options (change) 2,641 486 1,021
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $21,785
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $20,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $910
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleElantra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,103$21,853$21,785
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$19,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$20,880
Adjustments for Features0-142-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$18,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleElantra
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,540$1,690$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetleElantra
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in178.7 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.8 ft3

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