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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $20,195
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $19,349
Premium Package       2,100
Floor mats       95
Premium Package       1,911
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,195
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,987
Destination 820 820 820 750
Total Price $32,610 $34,745 $36,815 $23,140
Total Invoice $31,306 $33,354 $35,339 $22,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,951
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,815$23,140
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,405-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$31,340$33,310$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,306$33,354$35,339$22,086
Adjustments for Features-3,269-3,269-3,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,037$30,085$31,975$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,080$5,180$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,405$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,269-3,269-3,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,173 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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