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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: $23,895

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $19,727 $25,648 $27,575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Technology Package 2,100    
Floor mats 95 170 170
Cargo mat 80    
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Technology Package 1,911    
Floor mats 76 127 127
Cargo mat 64    
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 2,525 7,710 5,110
Options (change) 2,277 6,650 4,395
Destination 775 625 625
Total Price $23,895 $36,385 $35,885
Total Invoice $22,779 $32,923 $32,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,849
Model Year201220072007
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,895$36,385$35,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$33,920$33,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,779$32,923$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$30,693$30,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220072007
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height 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$2,175$4,640$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230-1,967

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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.3,580 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested127543%
Total Not Requested167557%

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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested92590%

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