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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: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,642

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $17,845
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $17,113
Cargo mat 110 110 110 125 125 125 125 80
Floor mats 125 125 125         85
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof 800 800           1,150
Bluetooth cell phone link               325
Cargo mat 86 86 86 99 99 99 99 64
Floor mats 99 99 99         68
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 338
Sunroof 767 767           1,047
Bluetooth cell phone link               292
Options (change) 1,410 1,410 610 500 500 500 500 2,015
Options (change) 1,252 1,252 485 399 399 399 399 1,809
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 720
Total Price $25,905 $28,175 $30,375 $29,665 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220 $20,580
Total Invoice $24,774 $26,951 $29,061 $28,399 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769 $19,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,687
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,905$28,175$30,375$29,665$31,165$33,465$34,220$20,580
Adjustments for Features-465-615-1,915-2,630-4,705-4,705-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,440$27,560$28,460$27,035$26,460$28,760$29,415$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$3,020$1,595$1,020$3,320$3,975$0
Total Invoice$24,774$26,951$29,061$28,399$29,839$32,045$32,769$19,642
Adjustments for Features-445-588-1,832-2,518-4,505-4,505-4,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,329$26,363$27,229$25,881$25,334$27,540$28,168$19,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,034$2,900$1,552$1,005$3,211$3,839$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
4-speed automatic       $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,640$1,790$3,090$3,805$5,880$5,880$5,980$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$615$1,915$2,630$4,705$4,705$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-445-588-1,832-2,518-4,505-4,505-4,6010

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in177.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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