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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: $18,950

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $17,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,949

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,895 $35,120
Base Invoice $16,047 $32,163
Sun and Sound Package 1,300  
Floor mats 85 195
Cargo mat 70  
Cold Package   400
Sun and Sound Package 1,183  
Floor mats 63 146
Cargo mat 56  
Cold Package   347
Options (change) 1,455 595
Options (change) 1,302 493
Destination 600 780
Total Price $18,950 $36,495
Total Invoice $17,949 $33,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,060
Model Year20072012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$18,950$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,950$32,755
Total Invoice$17,949$33,436
Adjustments for Features0-3,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,949$30,009

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Total Value of Features$100$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072012
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length177.4 in190.6 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 220W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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