It's silly to compare the Elantra's top-end trim against the halo trims of the other cars. 
It'd be fairer to pit it against the 252hp Focus ST, 205hp Civic Si, and 200hp GTI. 
Most people buy those variants, not the ones you cite, and I'd be surprised if the Elantra wasn't priced lower than all three.
And based on looks--in particular the interior--I'd take the Elantra over the Focus and Civic anyday.
Wouldn't trade in my '15 GTI, though.