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2009 Hyundai Elantra
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For a single, 25, male. Should he choose a 2009 Elantra GLS with PEP or a 2009 SE?
Also for 2009 the SE was supposed to get sport-tuned suspension and steering as a "late availability" feature. Might want to check to see if the SEs at your dealers have that.
Also, I noticed that the AT doesn't have Shiftronic, at least according to the photos at Edmunds.com--contrary to earlier reports. I guess that should have been expected, since the Elantra sedan doesn't have Shiftronic and the ATs are probably the same.
Hyundai better keep the import volume on the Touring to a bare minimum or these will sit on the lots for a long time.
But if I can get a car like the Impreza wagon or Rabbit 5-door or Mazda3 hatch for about the same price as an Elantra Touring, that would be in the "no brainer" category against the Touring, especially if the Touring shares the sedan's crash test scores.
The interior was very tasteful, with a black cloth unique to the Touring that has cross-weave inserts. I was wondering what the back of my legs would look like after sitting in it with shorts for awhile. :P The dash is mostly like that of the Elantra sedan, but with different radio and HVAC controls. The shifter is different also, but still the 4-speed gated design. There was good room in the back even with the seats up. Roller shade was included. I noticed that there's a cooled center console--nice touch for this class.
So a nice-looking vehicle, but sticker-shock lingers. It's about $4500 more MSRP than my loaded 2004 GT was ($13.2k actual + T&L), and that has leather but not ESC, 6 airbags, 17" alloys, USB port, and a few other features that the Touring does. So it will take me awhile to get used to a $21k Elantra.
Side note, car prices continue to inflate regardless of the times. You've got your 21K Elantra, or your 26K Mazda3.
From Patrick Hyundai...
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring SPORTWAGON
* BRAND NEW MODEL*
Stock Number: H7313
YOUR PRICE is $20,995- Auto Show Special!
PREMIUM SPORT PKG, MATS, BLUETOOTH
Six.
They sold two. Which is not too bad, since sales are terrible in general.
$23,850 MSRP for Mazda3 hatch Grand Touring automatic with Moonroof, Bose, Leather, Xenon lights. Current best price for this vehicle si $21 to $21,5K
Joe, How the heck did you arrive at $26K for a Mazda3?
Unless you are referring to a MazdaSpeed 3, which is NOT a good comparison to the Elantra Touring.
Being a Hyundai fan I'd still have to take the Mazda when the Touring is about $21K.
Destination Fee: $670
MOONROOF/6CD/BOSE PACKAGE: $1,335
NAVI AND SAT. RADIO PKG: $1,950
PEARL PAINT CHARGE: $200
Total MSRP: $26,000
There are still other options that can be added
http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2009_Models/Elantra_Touring/Pricing.asp
And you are right, it is not an apples to apples comparison at the pricing listed in Joes post.
I'm going to drive the Touring this week.
thanks!
Be sure to check the build date and miles on the 2008s--some may have been used extensively as demos, or have been sitting on the lot awhile. You can use that in your negotiating.
Advice: don't tell a dealer you'll go for the 2008 unless you are willing to do that.
It might be best to have someone with you whom you trust and who is experienced at negotiating for cars. Otherwise the dealers will have a big advantage.
The manufacture date (month/year) is on a sticker on the driver's side of the car. I forget its exact location on the 2008 Elantra, but look inside the driver's door, on the door itself or on the B pillar.
Some electronics stores such as Crutchfield will throw in the bracket/installation kit, the wiring adapter, and the instructions for free. But if you choose to have the installation done professionally, the "radio prep" means they won't be digging around in all the car's plastic trim to run the wires.
If the car doesn't have a radio, it also doesn't have AC... but you probably knew that. I didn't have AC on my car until I moved to Houston in 1982. I sold my old car before moving and bought one with AC down there. Glad I did! One thing to consider, depending on how long you plan to keep this car.. you might not want/need AC, but lots of other folks do.
Now since all the radio will "read" are MP3 extensions, all I have to do is download some software to convert my audio books to MP3 format and I'm ready to go...
Hyundai Blog
Hyundai News
There is some pricing, content and fuel mileage info at each so enjoy your reading.
This contradicts other info I've seen that says the Elantra Blue will be available only with a stick.
I am a little disappointed that this Blue edition doesn't measure up to what Kia did with their "high fuel economy" version of the Forte, e.g. include a 5-speed automatic. But it's better than nothing.
Here's the actual link
http://hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2010_Models/Elantra/Press_Release.asp