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Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $12,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,907

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $10,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $15,345
Base Invoice $26,722 $14,918
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Comfort Package   1,250
Floor mats   95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Comfort Package   1,138
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 475 1,345
Options (change) 408 1,214
Destination 695 775
Total Price $29,560 $17,465
Total Invoice $27,825 $16,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,452
Model Year20072012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,560$17,465
Adjustments for Features-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$17,465
Total Invoice$27,825$16,907
Adjustments for Features-2,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,359$16,907

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20072012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,240$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20072012
ModelS40Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length175.9 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.2,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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