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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,535

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,242

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $14,537 $26,229 $28,286
Package 2 1,100    
Floor mats 80 175 175
Cargo mat 70    
Sunroof   900 900
Package 2 1,023    
Floor mats 59 131 131
Cargo mat 53    
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 1,250 1,075 1,075
Options (change) 1,135 911 911
Destination 570 695 695
Total Price $17,535 $30,400 $32,650
Total Invoice $16,242 $27,835 $29,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,125
Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$17,535$30,400$32,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,535$27,705$28,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$16,242$27,835$29,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-3,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,242$25,367$26,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$707

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,120$4,815$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-3,818

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in111.2 in
Length178.1 in193.5 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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