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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,310

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $10,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,156

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $10,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatElantra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $21,800
Base Invoice $33,230 $20,906
Cargo net 100 50
Premium Package   2,250
Floor mats   125
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Cargo net 80 41
Premium Package   2,048
Floor mats   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   226
Options (change) 100 2,675
Options (change) 80 2,415
Destination 850 835
Total Price $35,600 $25,310
Total Invoice $34,160 $24,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,280
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatElantra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,600$25,310
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$25,310
Total Invoice$34,160$24,156
Adjustments for Features-5,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,436$24,156

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatElantra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in179.9 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested122563%
Total Not Requested72537%

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