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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: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $19,727 $26,621 $30,453
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 225 225
Cargo mat 80    
Sunroof   800  
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 175 175
Cargo mat 64    
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 2,525 1,025 225
Options (change) 2,277 883 175
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $23,895 $30,480 $33,800
Total Invoice $22,779 $28,389 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,618
Model Year201220172017
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,895$30,480$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$29,415$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$22,779$28,389$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-992-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$27,397$28,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,188

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220172017
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,140$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-992-2,928

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.9 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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 SL

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

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