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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: $17,715

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,133

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $12,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,345 $30,290 $32,980 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $14,918 $28,158 $30,654 $33,550 $39,089
Comfort Package 1,250        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250        
Floor mats 95 225 225 225 225
Comfort Package 1,138        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226        
Floor mats 76 175 175 175 175
Options (change) 1,595 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 1,440 175 175 175 175
Destination 775 960 960 960 960
Total Price $17,715 $31,475 $34,165 $37,285 $43,255
Total Invoice $17,133 $29,293 $31,789 $34,685 $40,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,646
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4284hp V6284hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$17,715$31,475$34,165$37,285$43,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-6,820-10,270-14,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,715$26,625$27,345$27,015$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720$390$1,860
Total Invoice$17,133$29,293$31,789$34,685$40,224
Adjustments for Features0-4,514-6,346-9,554-13,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,133$24,779$25,443$25,131$26,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664$352$1,710

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelElantraPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Moving object detection, front   $25$25
Moving object detection, rear   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,245$6,095$8,065$11,515$16,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$6,820$10,270$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,514-6,346-9,554-13,735

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length178.3 in198.5 in
Width69.9 in77.2 in
Height56.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.879.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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