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2012 Hyundai Elantra Overview

Price Range: $15,345 to $20,595

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Fresh off of a complete redesign in 2011, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra picks right up where the previous year left off delivering great value and 40 highway mpg across all trim levels.

For 2012, the Elantra gets a few small updates including a new Active Eco System, which improves the car’s stellar gas mileage by up to seven percent by smoothing throttle response. There is also a new horn and revised steering so the car tracks even straighter.

The Elantra possesses some of the boldest exterior styling of any car in the competitive compact segment, wearing Hyundai’s latest “fluidic sculpture” design concept and its unique lines. The sedan’s positives continue when you move to the interior where it has one of the most modern and well put together interior in its class. There’s also plenty of room on the inside for passengers, as somehow it has more interior volume than a Nissan Maxima and is technically considered a midsize car by the EPA based on the amount of space you get.

Under the hood, there is only one engine option: a 148-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder that is mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive Elantra will get you 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, regardless of transmission or trim level. Other competitors in the segment require specialized Eco packages that add thousands to the base price to reach these mileage targets, but that isn’t so on the Elantra.

Moving inside, the 2012 Elantra features seating for up to five passengers and a standard 60/40 split folding backseat for when you need to move longer objects. The Elantra is only available in two trim levels (GLS and Limited) and both come well equipped. Standard equipment includes power windows and locks, USB/iPod input jack, satellite radio, remote keyless entry, and premium cloth seating. Further tech options are also available, like a high-res navigation system and Bluetooth® connectivity. The Elantra is also available with class exclusive rear heated seats, in addition to front heated seats and leather upholstery.

Safety features include all-disc antilock brakes, six airbags, an electronic stability system, and a tire pressure monitoring system (all standard). The 2011 Elantra with identical features received a Top Safety Pick Award from the IIHS and this year’s model will be no exception.

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra remains the class of the compact segment and a great choice for commuters who want to save some green at the pump or for young drivers with its low sticker price and great safety features.
2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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