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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: $19,855

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,982

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatElantra
TrimKomfortSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $16,570
Base Invoice $26,436 $15,909
Rear spoiler 479 375
Sunroof   1,150
Floor mats   85
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler 310 338
Sunroof   1,047
Floor mats   68
4-speed automatic   945
Options (change) 479 2,610
Options (change) 310 2,398
Destination 700 675
Total Price $29,479 $19,855
Total Invoice $27,446 $18,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatElantra
TrimKomfortSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,479$19,855
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,464$19,855
Total Invoice$27,446$18,982
Adjustments for Features-1,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,570$18,982

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatElantra
TrimKomfortSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,190$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in177.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 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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