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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: $24,685

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,518

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $20,218 $24,860 $23,697
Technology Package 2,350 1,780 1,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 180 180
Cargo mat 80    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Technology Package 2,139 1,543 1,543
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 146 146
Cargo mat 64    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,775 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 2,505 3,107 5,593
Destination 795 780 780
Total Price $24,685 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $23,518 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,809
Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4175hp I4270hp 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)215/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,685$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-455-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,685$30,715$31,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$23,518$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-420-898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,518$28,327$29,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320122012
ModelElantraAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
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 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,830$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-898

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132012
ModelElantraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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 spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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