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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: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,189

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $15,909 $24,860 $23,697
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85 180 180
Cargo mat 80    
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof wind deflector 85 110 110
Fog lights   315  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68 146 146
Cargo mat 64    
Rear spoiler 338 303  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Sunroof wind deflector 68 78 78
Fog lights   256  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,900 980 4,790
Options (change) 2,605 783 4,128
Destination 675 780 780
Total Price $20,145 $28,510 $31,140
Total Invoice $19,189 $26,423 $28,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,145$28,510$31,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,145$25,895$27,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$19,189$26,423$28,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,424-3,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,189$23,999$25,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$375$2,990$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,424-3,321

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelElantraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length177.4 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested112545%

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