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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: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,329

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945 $16,570
Base Invoice $18,235 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987 $15,909
Convenience Package 1,315            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375     375 375
Sunroof 1,340           1,150
Premium Package   1,440          
Autobahn Package           2,250  
Floor mats             85
Bluetooth cell phone link             325
Convenience Package 1,262            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300     300 338
Sunroof 1,287           1,047
Premium Package   1,382          
Autobahn Package           2,160  
Floor mats             68
Bluetooth cell phone link             292
Options (change) 3,030 1,815 375 0 0 2,625 1,935
Options (change) 2,849 1,682 300 0 0 2,460 1,745
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 675
Total Price $22,820 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $27,365 $19,180
Total Invoice $21,879 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $26,242 $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: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5S7S7M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,820$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$27,365$19,180
Adjustments for Features-465-915-1,290-2,990-4,015-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$24,685$22,775$27,130$27,960$25,700$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$420$4,775$5,605$3,345$0
Total Invoice$21,879$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$26,242$18,329
Adjustments for Features-446-877-1,237-2,874-3,858-1,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,433$23,671$21,837$26,074$26,870$24,645$18,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,238$404$4,641$5,437$3,212$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2013201320132013201320132008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   $0
6-speed manual $150   $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325 
CD player   $125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50  $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50  
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$1,290$1,740$2,115$3,815$4,840$2,490$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$915$1,290$2,990$4,015$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-446-877-1,237-2,874-3,858-1,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132008
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in177.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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