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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: $21,040

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $20,195
Base Invoice $22,659 $19,349
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 199  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Floor mats   95
Autobahn Package 2,797  
iPod integration 176  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 4,294 95
Options (change) 4,046 76
Destination 650 750
Total Price $29,244 $21,040
Total Invoice $27,355 $20,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,693
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,244$21,040
Adjustments for Features-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,654$21,040
Total Invoice$27,355$20,175
Adjustments for Features-1,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,868$20,175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaElantra
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.8 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%

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