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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: $19,145

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelElantraElantraPathfinder
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $26,980
Base Invoice $14,918 $19,727 $25,283
Preferred Package 1,850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo mat 80 80 85
Floor mats 95 95 155
Airbag Package     700
Preferred Package 1,684    
6-speed shiftable automatic 954    
Cargo mat 64 64 70
Floor mats 76 76 106
Airbag Package     607
Options (change) 3,025 175 940
Options (change) 2,778 140 783
Destination 775 775 780
Total Price $19,145 $21,545 $28,700
Total Invoice $18,471 $20,642 $26,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,879
Model Year201220122008
ModelElantraElantraPathfinder
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4148hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$19,145$21,545$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,145$19,170$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$18,471$20,642$26,846
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$18,367$25,246
Cost Above Minimum$104$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122008
ModelElantraElantraPathfinder
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,025$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,275-1,600

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122008
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.4,446 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 in40.0 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested93040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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