Hyundai Announces 1998 Prices
10 November 1997
1998 Hyundai Prices Decline on Comparable Equipment Basis-- Most Prices, Including Sonata, Tiburon FX and Elantra GLS Unchanged -- FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced pricing on its 1998 vehicle line-up. Hyundai has held prices on all 1998 Sonatas, Tiburon FX and Elantra GLS sedan and wagon. On a comparably equipped basis overall prices have declined 0.2%. "Our 1998 pricing reaffirms our commitment to offering our customers some of the most exciting, value packed vehicles we have ever offered," says Robert Parker, senior vice president. "The added equipment changes and price decreases on a comparably equipped basis are significant and further enhance each model's competitiveness." For 1998, Accent received several equipment updates as well as significant styling changes. With all the standard features added to the 1998 Accent, the sales weighted average price declined 0.1%. This brings Accent up to a new level of value for buyers in the sub-compact class. As a first in its class, the Accent now offers an AM/FM cassette radio and black bodyside moldings as standard equipment on all models, including "L". Accent GS and GL receive standard bodycolor side molding, power steering and new wheelcovers. New rear spoiler is standard on the GSi along with sporty seat cloth, power windows and mirrors and power steering. All Accents receive new front & rear bumper fascia, NVH improvements and several new colors. This year the Elantra also receives an AM/FM cassette radio as standard equipment on all 1998 base models. Pricing on the GLS sedan and wagon remain unchanged for 1998 while the sales weighted average price declined -0.6% when compared to comparably equipped 1997 Elantra. Sonata pricing remains unchanged for 1998. For 1998, a previously optional center console armrest has been added as standard equipment to all Sonata models. The sales weighted average price fell -0.3%. The 2.OL D0HC engine, previously available only on the Tiburon FX, is now standard on all Tiburons. With a 140-horsepower engine now available on both trim levels and unchanged pricing on the FX, the Tiburon again proves its competitiveness in the sporty coupe segment. The Tiburon sales weighted average rose 0.6% overall. Listed below are price ranges on Hyundai's 1998 model line-up. Accent 3-Door $9,099 - $10,654 Accent 4-Door $10,299 - $11,054 Accent GSi $10,699 - $11,454 Elantra 4-Door $11,499 - $13,349 Elantra Wagon $12,399 - $13,999 Tiburon $13,599 - $15,699 Sonata $14,749 - $18,549 Destination charges remain unchanged at $435 on all Hyundai models in the continental U.S. and Hawaii, and $585 for Alaska. SOURCE Hyundai Motor America