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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: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $15,909 $25,511 $27,437
Sunroof 1,150 900 900
Floor mats 85 160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link 325 300 300
Rear spoiler 375 270  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Cargo mat 80    
Sensory Package   2,350  
Satellite radio   350 350
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof 1,047 780 780
Floor mats 68 121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link 292 260 260
Rear spoiler 338 207  
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Cargo mat 64    
Sensory Package   2,039  
Satellite radio   304 304
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 2,815 4,930 2,310
Options (change) 2,537 4,231 1,985
Destination 675 605 605
Total Price $20,060 $33,435 $32,915
Total Invoice $19,121 $30,347 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,644
Model Year200820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$20,060$33,435$32,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$30,755$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$19,121$30,347$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-2,432-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,121$27,915$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$550$3,230$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,432-2,262

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length177.4 in193.5 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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