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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: $20,510

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,546

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $35,120
Base Invoice $16,334 $32,163
Sunroof 1,150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Floor mats 85 195
Rear spoiler 375 375
Cargo mat 80  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Cold Package   400
Sunroof 1,047  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Floor mats 68 146
Rear spoiler 338 298
Cargo mat 64  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Cold Package   347
Options (change) 2,815 970
Options (change) 2,537 791
Destination 675 780
Total Price $20,510 $36,870
Total Invoice $19,546 $33,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,269
Model Year20092012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$20,510$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,510$33,680
Total Invoice$19,546$33,734
Adjustments for Features0-2,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,546$30,815

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$500$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,919

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
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
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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