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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: $21,120

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $19,349 $25,511 $27,437
Floor mats 95 160 160
Cargo mat 80    
Sensory Package   2,350  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300 300
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Floor mats 76 121 121
Cargo mat 64    
Sensory Package   2,039  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260 260
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 175 4,660 2,310
Options (change) 140 4,024 1,985
Destination 750 605 605
Total Price $21,120 $33,165 $32,915
Total Invoice $20,239 $30,140 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,552
Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,120$33,165$32,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,120$31,810$31,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$20,239$30,140$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,231-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,239$28,909$28,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$118$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$1,675$3,030$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,231-1,236

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length178.3 in193.5 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 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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