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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,907

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleElantra
Trim2.5LGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $15,345
Base Invoice $19,483 $14,918
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Comfort Package   1,250
Floor mats   95
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Comfort Package   1,138
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 1,100 1,345
Options (change) 1,056 1,214
Destination 820 775
Total Price $22,215 $17,465
Total Invoice $21,359 $16,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleElantra
Trim2.5LGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,215$17,465
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,825$17,465
Total Invoice$21,359$16,907
Adjustments for Features-2,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,061$16,907

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleElantra
Trim2.5LGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,040$650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleElantra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in178.3 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.2,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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