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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,595
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,727
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Floor mats       95
Cargo net 69 69 69 41
Cargo mat 99 99 99 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 220 220 220 2,575
Options (change) 168 168 168 2,318
Destination 770 770 770 775
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $23,945
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,010
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$23,945
Adjustments for Features-1,855-1,855-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$31,330$31,985$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$22,820
Adjustments for Features-1,778-1,778-1,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,830$30,036$30,664$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,455$3,555$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$1,855$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,778-1,778-1,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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