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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: $27,710

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,100 $40,940
Base Invoice $21,078 $38,212
Ultimate Package 4,350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 375
Floor mats 125 300
Cargo net 50  
Ultimate Package 3,959  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226 291
Floor mats 100 234
Cargo net 41  
Options (change) 4,775 675
Options (change) 4,326 525
Destination 835 885
Total Price $27,710 $42,500
Total Invoice $26,239 $39,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,908
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$27,710$42,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$39,845
Total Invoice$26,239$39,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,239$37,147

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,475

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.9 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267566%
Total Not Requested140034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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