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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: $24,735

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,559

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,218 $25,511 $27,437
Technology Package 2,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 95 160 160
Cargo mat 80    
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Technology Package 2,139    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 76 121 121
Cargo mat 64    
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 2,825 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 2,546 6,551 4,210
Destination 795 605 605
Total Price $24,735 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $23,559 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,066
Model Year201320062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
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$24,735$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-890-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$35,205$34,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$23,559$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-805-627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,559$31,862$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320062006
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,415$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-805-627

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132006
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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested127545%
Total Not Requested157555%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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