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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: $20,935

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $11,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,027

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra Touring
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $19,495
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $18,687
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
Floor mats 235     95
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 195
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Cargo net 80 80 80 41
Floor mats 185     76
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 156
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 710 475 475 665
Options (change) 565 380 380 565
Destination 820 820 820 775
Total Price $32,025 $35,565 $38,130 $20,935
Total Invoice $30,630 $34,065 $36,525 $20,027

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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: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,357
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra Touring
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,025$35,565$38,130$20,935
Adjustments for Features-6,530-8,640-8,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,495$26,925$29,390$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,630$34,065$36,525$20,027
Adjustments for Features-6,246-8,276-8,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,384$25,789$28,153$20,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$3,769$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra Touring
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
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$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
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$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$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,515$9,615$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$8,640$8,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,246-8,276-8,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.2 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.965.3 ft3

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