Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra

The Honda Civic offers superior reliability (Toyota/Lexus-level dependability) and better resale value (57% retained after 5 years vs 52%), while the Hyundai Elantra undercuts it by $3,000-$4,000 on purchase price and includes a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty versus Honda's 5-year/60,000-mile coverage.