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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: $26,360

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,906 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 2,250    
Floor mats 125 175 175
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,048    
Floor mats 100 131 131
7-speed automated manual 1,034    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226    
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) 3,725 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 3,408 6,211 3,998
Destination 835 695 695
Total Price $26,360 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $25,149 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,360$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-655-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,360$35,795$35,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$25,149$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-595-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,149$32,540$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$115

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
ModelElantraMaximaMaxima
TrimSportSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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$3,675$4,330$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-324

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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.3,579 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 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 player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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