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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: $19,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $17,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $15,909 $35,182 $38,212
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 85 300 300
Rear spoiler 375 405 405
Cargo mat 80    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 68 234 234
Rear spoiler 338 344 344
Cargo mat 64    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Options (change) 2,815 705 705
Options (change) 2,537 578 578
Destination 675 885 885
Total Price $20,060 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $19,121 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,476
Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,060$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-7,555-10,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$31,725$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$19,121$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,048-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,121$29,597$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,475$9,030$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,555$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,048-9,380

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length177.4 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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