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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: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $33,240
Base Invoice $19,727 $30,444
Technology Package 2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Floor mats 95 195
Cargo mat 80  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,150
Xenon HID headlights   400
Technology Package 1,911  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Floor mats 76 146
Cargo mat 64  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   998
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 2,525 2,845
Options (change) 2,277 2,445
Destination 775 790
Total Price $23,895 $36,875
Total Invoice $22,779 $33,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,069
Model Year20122013
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,895$36,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$34,870
Total Invoice$22,779$33,679
Adjustments for Features0-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$31,848

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $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$1,350$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,831

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
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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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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

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