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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: $20,665

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,710

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $17,113 $26,229 $28,286
Sunroof 1,150 900 900
Rear spoiler 375   370
Sunroof wind deflector 85 100 100
Floor mats 85 175 175
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo mat 80    
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof 1,047 780 780
Rear spoiler 338   291
Sunroof wind deflector 68 71 71
Floor mats 68 131 131
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo mat 64    
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Options (change) 2,100 5,425 3,245
Options (change) 1,877 4,721 2,799
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $20,665 $34,750 $34,820
Total Invoice $19,710 $31,645 $31,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,482
Model Year201020082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
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$20,665$34,750$34,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,665$29,860$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$19,710$31,645$31,780
Adjustments for Features0-4,453-4,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,710$27,192$27,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$216

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSESESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$6,340$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,453-4,372

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102008
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.3,580 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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