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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: $24,075

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,978

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPassatPassatElantraElantra
TrimLuxVR6LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $20,766 $20,672
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear spoiler 479 479 295  
Heated front seats 225 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Ultimate Package     2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275 275
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     125 125
Tech Package       1,200
iPod integration 0 0    
Rear spoiler 310 310 266  
Heated front seats 199 199    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589    
Ultimate Package     2,184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248 248
Cargo net     41 41
Floor mats     100 100
Tech Package       1,092
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 3,145 1,650
Options (change) 2,098 2,098 2,839 1,481
Destination 690 690 825 825
Total Price $33,294 $39,244 $25,670 $24,075
Total Invoice $30,895 $36,385 $24,430 $22,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,873
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPassatPassatElantraElantra
TrimLuxVR6LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,294$39,244$25,670$24,075
Adjustments for Features-2,305-3,010-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,989$36,234$24,045$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$30
Total Invoice$30,895$36,385$24,430$22,978
Adjustments for Features-2,139-2,791-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,756$33,594$22,883$22,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,838$0$95

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelPassatPassatElantraElantra
TrimLuxVR6LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive, small  $5$5
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,655$3,270$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$3,010$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,139-2,791-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082015
ModelPassatElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in179.1 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested80030%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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