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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: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,242

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $35,120
Base Invoice $14,537 $32,163
Package 2 1,100  
Floor mats 80 195
Cargo mat 70  
Package 2 1,023  
Floor mats 59 146
Cargo mat 53  
Options (change) 1,250 195
Options (change) 1,135 146
Destination 570 780
Total Price $17,535 $36,095
Total Invoice $16,242 $33,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,772
Model Year20062012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15245/45-18
Total Price$17,535$36,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,535$31,650
Total Invoice$16,242$33,089
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,242$29,014

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,345$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,075

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in109.3 in
Length178.1 in190.6 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 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 SV

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

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