Hyundai Elantra Costs


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The average cost of owning a Hyundai Elantra for 5 years is $35,190. This total will vary per vehicle, driver and location. These ownership expenses include:

The interactive chart below illustrates the relative proportion of each of the major costs of ownership. Click on any of the expenses boxes to see more detail.


Hyundai Elantra CarEdge Value Rating

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Hyundai Elantra Depreciation

An Hyundai Elantra will depreciate in value by $9,197 after 5 years. Depreciation is difficult to avoid, but it can be managed. Depreciation is the difference between the original sales price, and what the vehicle will be worth in the future. We use 5 years as an example in our analysis.

When new, a typically-equipped Hyundai Elantra sells for $26,113 on average. After 5 years of depreciation, the average residual value will be $16,916. This represents the vehicle's retail market price. Trade-in and private sale prices will likely be lower. Use our Hyundai Elantra Depreciation Calculator to see how model year and mileage will affect your resale value.

Hyundai Elantra Depreciation Calculator

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Hyundai Elantra Insurance

The average annual cost for auto insurance for a Hyundai Elantra is $2,378, which adds up to $11,890 after 5 years of ownership. These insurance costs are estimates based on national averages for a 40 year old, with full coverage, a good driving record, and good credit. They also assume a single-car policy, and won't reflect any multi-car discounts. See our Hyundai Elantra Insurance Calculator to view rates by state, for different driver ages, credit ratings and driving history.

Hyundai Elantra insurance rates will vary significantly between providers for the same coverage. If you've been with your current insurance company for more than a few years, you should get new quotes to make sure you're not overpaying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes to lower your insurance costs. Advertising Disclosure


Hyundai Elantra Maintenance

Maintenance and repair costs for a Hyundai Elantra will amount to $1,897 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs. These estimates exclude any free warranty work performed.

The region you live, and the way you care for and drive your vehicle can have a big impact on these costs. So, your results may vary significantly from our estimates. Our Hyundai Elantra Maintenance Cost Estimator shows how much you are likely to spend, and the probabilities of a major repair over 10 years.


Hyundai Elantra Financing Costs

The average cost to finance a new Hyundai Elantra would be $4,588 after 5 years. This assumes a 72-month loan with an APR of 6.99% and a 20% down payment. Financing costs are a vehicle cost that you can control. Your interest expense can be greatly reduced by changing your loan term, improving your credit score, or increasing your down payment.

Our Hyundai Elantra Loan Calculator allows you to build a loan that's best suited for you. This handy utility will also help to keep you from becoming upside down, where you end up owing more than the vehicle is worth. You can estimate monthly payments and download the full amortization schedule as well. We've highlighted some typical loan scenarios in the table below. See what a difference a larger down payment will make in lowering your financing costs and your monthly payments.

Hyundai Elantra Loans

Condition Term Down Payment
New 72 Month 0% Down 20% Down
New 60 Month 0% Down 20% Down
Used 48 Month 0% Down 20% Down
Used 36 Month 0% Down 20% Down

Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

An Hyundai Elantra gets an average of 34 MPG, which will cost a total of $7,618 for fuel after 5 years, or about $1,524 annually. These estimates are based on recently collected national average fuel prices, assuming 12,000 miles driven per year - 55% city and 45% highway. These figures also reflect current EPA estimates. Fuel costs will vary based on your driving style, fuel prices in your area, and the engine that will be in your vehicle. We used the Hyundai Elantra models and engines below for our estimates:

Hyundai Elantra MPG

Model Powertrain MPG (combined) City Hwy
Elantra 4cyl, 1.6L, Auto(AM7) 29 26 33
Elantra 4cyl, 2L, Auto(AV) 34 30 40
Elantra 4cyl, 1.4L, Auto(AM7) 36 33 41
Elantra SE 4cyl, 2L, Auto(AV) 35 31 41

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