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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,075

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,814

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $16,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,215 $30,280 $35,180 $36,080
Base Invoice $14,074 $28,054 $32,585 $33,418
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80 155 155 155
Cargo mat 70 85   85
Cargo net 40      
Premium Package   1,850    
Leather Package   1,850 1,850  
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59 106 106 106
Cargo mat 53 70   70
Cargo net 35      
Premium Package   1,605    
Leather Package   1,605 1,605  
Options (change) 1,290 3,940 2,005 240
Options (change) 1,170 3,386 1,711 176
Destination 570 780 780 780
Total Price $17,075 $35,000 $37,965 $37,100
Total Invoice $15,814 $32,220 $35,076 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,048
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$17,075$35,000$37,965$37,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,820-7,955-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,075$29,180$30,010$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830$840
Total Invoice$15,814$32,220$35,076$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-5,358-7,350-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,814$26,862$27,726$27,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$864$952

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Front side airbags$350  $350
Hill descent control  $250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Roof rack $300$300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50 $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,335$7,155$9,290$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820$7,955$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,358-7,350-6,560

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.7 in112.2 in
Length177.9 in192.3 in
Width67.7 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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