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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: $19,180

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,329

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
TrimLimited EditionSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,295 $20,395 $23,280 $16,570
Base Invoice $17,608 $19,249 $22,016 $15,909
Rear spoiler 360 360 360 375
Sunroof 1,000     1,150
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 338
Sunroof 883     1,047
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099    
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 2,460 1,460 360 1,935
Options (change) 2,262 1,379 280 1,745
Destination 750 750 750 675
Total Price $21,505 $22,605 $24,390 $19,180
Total Invoice $20,620 $21,378 $23,046 $18,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
TrimLimited EditionSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,505$22,605$24,390$19,180
Adjustments for Features-1,240-1,640-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,265$20,965$22,275$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,010$0
Total Invoice$20,620$21,378$23,046$18,329
Adjustments for Features-1,189-1,551-1,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,431$19,827$21,048$18,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$396$1,617$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
TrimLimited EditionSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
iPod integration  $100 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights   $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,515$2,990$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$1,640$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,189-1,551-1,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,287 lb.2,723 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
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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