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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,390

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $12,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,554

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelPassatPassatElantra Touring
TrimLuxVR6SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $19,495
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $18,687
iPod integration 199 199  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     95
iPod integration 176 176  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 424 424 145
Options (change) 375 375 117
Destination 690 690 750
Total Price $32,414 $40,314 $20,390
Total Invoice $30,287 $37,734 $19,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,355
Model Year200820082011
ModelPassatPassatElantra Touring
TrimLuxVR6SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,414$40,314$20,390
Adjustments for Features-4,685-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,729$33,224$20,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$30,287$37,734$19,554
Adjustments for Features-4,378-6,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,909$31,098$19,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,189$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year200820082011
ModelPassatPassatElantra Touring
TrimLuxVR6SE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$7,705$615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,378-6,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatElantra Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in176.2 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height59.7 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft365.3 ft3

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