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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: $20,220

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $18,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,276

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $16,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,020 $36,630 $40,240
Base Invoice $16,334 $33,927 $37,264
Sunroof 1,150 1,000  
Floor mats 85 200 200
Cargo mat 80    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof wind deflector 85 105 105
4.0L V6     0
Sunroof 1,047 867  
Floor mats 68 163 163
Cargo mat 64    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Sunroof wind deflector 68 79 79
4.0L V6     0
Options (change) 2,525 1,305 305
Options (change) 2,267 1,109 242
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $20,220 $38,760 $41,370
Total Invoice $19,276 $35,861 $38,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,075
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$20,220$38,760$41,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$32,805$34,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,495
Total Invoice$19,276$35,861$38,331
Adjustments for Features0-5,510-6,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,276$30,351$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,429

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,600$7,555$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,955$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,510-6,551

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length177.4 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 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
14.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.279.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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