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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: $17,845

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $10,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,238

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $8,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,345 $26,650 $33,500
Base Invoice $14,918 $24,647 $30,982
Comfort Package 1,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 95 140 240
Cargo mat 80    
Airbag Package   700  
Satellite radio     350
Comfort Package 1,138    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 76 99 176
Cargo mat 64    
Airbag Package   607  
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 1,725 840 590
Options (change) 1,545 706 480
Destination 775 605 605
Total Price $17,845 $28,095 $34,695
Total Invoice $17,238 $25,958 $32,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,909
Model Year201220062006
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$17,845$28,095$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-8,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,845$23,970$26,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$17,238$25,958$32,067
Adjustments for Features0-3,811-7,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,238$22,147$24,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,406

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220062006
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,660$5,785$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,811-7,514

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in187.6 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 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
14.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.879.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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