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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,145

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,189

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $15,909 $22,681 $26,565
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85 175 175
Rear spoiler 375   370
Cargo mat 80    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof wind deflector 85 100 100
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Sport Package   1,300  
Stability control   900 900
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68 137 137
Rear spoiler 338   292
Cargo mat 64    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Sunroof wind deflector 68 71 71
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Sport Package   1,127  
Stability control   780 780
Options (change) 2,900 2,475 1,545
Options (change) 2,605 2,115 1,280
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $20,145 $27,640 $30,910
Total Invoice $19,189 $25,491 $28,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,791
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,145$27,640$30,910
Adjustments for Features-3100-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,835$27,640$26,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$19,189$25,491$28,540
Adjustments for Features-2950-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,894$25,491$24,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$806$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,565$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2950-3,855

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length177.4 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

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