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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: $7,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package 2,100 1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 235 235
Cargo mat 80    
Technology Package 1,911 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 0 0
Cargo mat 64    
Options (change) 2,525 1,525 235
Options (change) 2,277 0 0
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $23,895 $31,405 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,002
Model Year201220182018
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$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$27,565$32,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$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$1,500$5,340$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108-107

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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