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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $19,727 $35,182 $38,212
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 300 300
Cargo net 50    
Cargo mat 80    
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 234 234
Cargo net 41    
Cargo mat 64    
Options (change) 2,575 300 300
Options (change) 2,318 234 234
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $23,945 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $22,820 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,055
Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,945$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$34,135$34,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$22,820$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-4,426-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$31,875$32,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$696

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220182018
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,925$7,665$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,426-6,760

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.3 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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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