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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: $23,895

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $19,727 $22,681 $26,565
Technology Package 2,100 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 175 175
Cargo mat 80    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Technology Package 1,911 1,734 1,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 137 137
Cargo mat 64    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 2,525 8,085 3,075
Options (change) 2,277 7,006 2,652
Destination 775 695 695
Total Price $23,895 $33,250 $32,440
Total Invoice $22,779 $30,382 $29,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,275
Model Year201220082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,895$33,250$32,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$31,285$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$22,779$30,382$29,912
Adjustments for Features0-1,796-1,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$28,586$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220082008
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height 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$1,600$3,565$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796-1,858

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested182552%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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