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Compare: 2008 Hyundai Elantra vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

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2008 Hyundai Elantra

2009 Toyota Corolla
  2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2009 Toyota Corolla
MSRP
$15,820
$17,700
Invoice $15,271 $16,349
MPG
City/Highway		 24/33 22/35
Rating 7.6 7.8
Bottom Line The 2008 Hyundai Elantra doesn’t have a lot of personality, but it’s the undeniable practical choice. The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Very roomy interior, with adult-worthy back-seat space
  • Huge trunk
  • Responsive acceleration, even with automatic
  • Respectable fuel economy ratings

Dislikes:

  • Conservative exterior styling plays it too safe
  • Doesn’t feel as sporty as other small cars
  • Engine noise can be prominent when accelerating

Likes:

  • Quieter than before
  • More comfortable than outgoing version
  • XRS edition is reasonably sporty
  • High assembly quality
  • Enviable reputation for reliability

Dislikes:

  • Cheap interior on base models
  • Cabin very tight for five adults
  • Dull-looking
  • Four-speed automatic on most models
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2008 Hyundai Elantra $8,660 $13,508 $11,044
2009 Toyota Corolla $11,990 $15,053 $13,484
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