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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: $17,040

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,500

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $4,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelJettaElantra
Trim1.8T SportGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,895 $14,945
Base Invoice $20,059 $14,536
Popular Equipment Package   1,250
Floor mats   95
Popular Equipment Package   1,138
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 0 1,345
Options (change) 0 1,214
Destination 820 750
Total Price $21,715 $17,040
Total Invoice $20,879 $16,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year20162011
ModelJettaElantra
Trim1.8T SportGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,715$17,040
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,600$17,040
Total Invoice$20,879$16,500
Adjustments for Features-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,884$16,500

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162011
ModelJettaElantra
Trim1.8T SportGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,265$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162011
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,047 lb.2,661 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 Volume15.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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