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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: $26,160

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,964

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,906 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 2,250    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 125 160 160
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Premium Package 2,048    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 100 121 121
7-speed automated manual 1,034    
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,525 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,223 6,551 4,210
Destination 835 605 605
Total Price $26,160 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $24,964 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,522
Model Year201820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,160$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-245-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$24,964$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-234-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,730$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820062006
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,555$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-234-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182006
ModelElantraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length179.9 in193.5 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested117557%
Total Not Requested87543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 seat50No
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
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested162557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 seat50No
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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