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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: $24,685

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,518

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,218 $26,229 $28,286
Technology Package 2,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 175 175
Cargo mat 80    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Technology Package 2,139    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 131 131
Cargo mat 64    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 2,775 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 2,505 6,211 3,998
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $24,685 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $23,518 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,785
Model Year201320082008
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$24,685$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,685$34,435$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$23,518$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,832-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,518$31,303$31,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$111

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320082008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$2,125$4,140$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,832-1,565

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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