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Head to head, Nov 2, 2026
2027 Honda Civic Type R vs 2026 Hyundai Elantra N: price, specs and what it costs in Frisco
Base trims, published figures from each brand’s own spec sheets. I show the starting price of both cars and the rows where the Civic Type R comes out ahead; the Elantra N wins rows of its own, and its full sheet is on Hyundai’s site. What I can add that a spec sheet can’t is what the Civic Type R actually costs on our lot today.
| Honda Civic Type R Type R | Elantra N N | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $48,695 | $35,300 |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft |
| Cargo behind the rear seats | 24.5 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
MSRP excludes destination. Figures are each brand’s published base-trim numbers at the time of the last competitor refresh and can change with a model year.
What the Civic Type R costs in Frisco today
As of Nov 2, 2026, David McDavid Honda of Frisco lists 0 new 2027 Honda Civic Type Rs. The Type R is about $53,601 out the door with Texas tax and fees, or about $1,139 a month for 60 months at 9.99% APR with nothing down. Every trim is worked out in the 2027 Honda Civic Type R price guide, and the estimator does it with your down payment and trade.
What I’d do before choosing
Drive both, back to back, on the roads you actually use. Numbers settle the budget; the seat, the sightlines and the way it pulls away from a light settle the rest. If the Elantra N turns out to be the better fit for you, I’ll say so. I’d rather you buy the right car.
Questions people ask
Is the Honda Civic Type R cheaper than the Elantra N?
Not on base MSRP: the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N N starts at $35,300 against $48,695 for the 2027 Honda Civic Type R Type R. Where the Civic Type R comes out ahead is horsepower, torque, cargo behind the rear seats; the table on this page has the figures.
What does a 2027 Honda Civic Type R cost out the door in Frisco?
About $53,601 for the Type R as of Nov 2, 2026, with Texas sales tax, the $225 doc fee and $201 title and registration, or about $1,139 a month for 60 months at 9.99% APR with nothing down. The full trim table is in the Civic Type R price guide.
Where does the Civic Type R beat the Elantra N?
On the published base-trim figures the 2027 Honda Civic Type R Type R leads the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N N on horsepower, torque, cargo behind the rear seats.
Are these the full spec sheets?
No. I list the rows where the Honda comes out ahead, plus the starting price for both. Each brand words its specs differently and the Elantra N wins rows of its own, so read its full sheet on Hyundai's site and drive both before you decide.
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