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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,852

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $17,020
Base Invoice $22,659 $16,334
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 199  
Sunroof   1,150
Floor mats   85
Leather seating surfaces   800
Autobahn Package 2,797  
iPod integration 176  
Sunroof   1,047
Floor mats   68
Leather seating surfaces   728
Options (change) 3,219 2,035
Options (change) 2,973 1,843
Destination 650 675
Total Price $28,169 $19,730
Total Invoice $26,282 $18,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,970
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,169$19,730
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,604$19,730
Total Invoice$26,282$18,852
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,822$18,852

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,065$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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