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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: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,642

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $32,860
Base Invoice $17,113 $30,097
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85 180
Cargo mat 80  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325 300
Rear spoiler 375 370
Cold Package   400
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68 135
Cargo mat 64  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292 260
Rear spoiler 338 292
Cold Package   347
Options (change) 2,015 1,250
Options (change) 1,809 1,034
Destination 720 695
Total Price $20,580 $34,805
Total Invoice $19,642 $31,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,130
Model Year20102009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-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$20,580$34,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,580$31,465
Total Invoice$19,642$31,826
Adjustments for Features0-3,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,642$28,772

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimSESV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
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 seating surfaces $900
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$1,250$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,054

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102009
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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