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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: $23,565

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaElantra
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $20,595
Base Invoice $22,507 $23,813 $19,727
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Technology Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Technology Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 1,100 0 2,195
Options (change) 1,056 0 1,987
Destination 770 770 775
Total Price $25,315 $25,575 $23,565
Total Invoice $24,333 $24,583 $22,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,569
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaElantra
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,315$25,575$23,565
Adjustments for Features00-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$25,575$22,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$24,333$24,583$22,489
Adjustments for Features00-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,333$24,583$21,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaElantra
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,040$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments00-725

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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