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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: $20,665

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,710

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $17,113 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85 180 180 180
Cargo mat 80      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Sunroof wind deflector 85   110 110
Convenience Package   1,350    
Convenience Plus Package   1,150    
Fog lights   315 315  
Sport Package       2,370
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68 146 146 146
Cargo mat 64      
Rear spoiler 338 303 303  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Sunroof wind deflector 68   78 78
Convenience Package   1,172    
Convenience Plus Package   998    
Fog lights   256 256  
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 2,100 3,370 980 2,660
Options (change) 1,877 2,875 783 2,280
Destination 720 780 780 780
Total Price $20,665 $26,860 $28,510 $29,010
Total Invoice $19,710 $24,945 $26,423 $26,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,220
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,665$26,860$28,510$29,010
Adjustments for Features0-990-2,690-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,665$25,870$25,820$27,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,625
Total Invoice$19,710$24,945$26,423$26,757
Adjustments for Features0-919-2,493-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,710$24,026$23,930$25,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0$1,384

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof wind deflector$50 $50$50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,440$4,140$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$2,690$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-2,493-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested85565%
Total Not Requested46535%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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%

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