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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: $13,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $32,860
Base Invoice $19,727 $30,097
Technology Package 2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Floor mats 95 180
Cargo mat 80  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Technology Package 1,911  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Floor mats 76 135
Cargo mat 64  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Options (change) 2,525 3,680
Options (change) 2,277 3,171
Destination 775 695
Total Price $23,895 $37,235
Total Invoice $22,779 $33,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,378
Model Year20122009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,895$37,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$35,255
Total Invoice$22,779$33,963
Adjustments for Features0-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$32,157

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height 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$1,400$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.6 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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