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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: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $20,595
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $19,727
Floor mats 235     95
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Cargo mat       80
Floor mats 185     76
Cargo net 80 80 80 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Cargo mat       64
Options (change) 335 100 100 2,575
Options (change) 265 80 80 2,318
Destination 820 820 820 775
Total Price $31,650 $35,190 $37,755 $23,945
Total Invoice $30,330 $33,765 $36,225 $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: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
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$31,650$35,190$37,755$23,945
Adjustments for Features-4,340-6,450-6,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$28,740$31,205$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,330$33,765$36,225$22,820
Adjustments for Features-4,159-6,189-6,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,171$27,576$29,940$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$3,769$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatElantra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,865$7,965$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$6,450$6,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,159-6,189-6,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,231 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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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