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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: $19,260

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,393

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,245 $26,245 $29,545 $16,570
Base Invoice $20,395 $25,195 $28,362 $15,909
Floor mats 235 235 235 85
Rear spoiler 375     375
Sunroof       1,150
Cargo mat       80
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Floor mats 185 185 185 68
Rear spoiler 300     338
Sunroof       1,047
Cargo mat       64
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 610 235 235 2,015
Options (change) 485 185 185 1,809
Destination 850 850 850 675
Total Price $22,705 $27,330 $30,630 $19,260
Total Invoice $21,730 $26,230 $29,397 $18,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,705$27,330$30,630$19,260
Adjustments for Features-1,510-5,565-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$21,765$25,315$19,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$4,120$0
Total Invoice$21,730$26,230$29,397$18,393
Adjustments for Features-1,445-5,341-5,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,285$20,889$24,296$18,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$4,011$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelJettaJettaJettaElantra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,010$6,065$5,815$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$5,565$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,445-5,341-5,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in177.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 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 Volume15.7 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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