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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: $23,600

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,576

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelElantraPathfinder
TrimSportS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,600 $29,290
Base Invoice $20,672 $27,444
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125 200
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Cargo net 41  
Floor mats 100 163
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Options (change) 1,175 200
Options (change) 1,079 163
Destination 825 825
Total Price $23,600 $30,315
Total Invoice $22,576 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,678
Model Year20152012
ModelElantraPathfinder
TrimSportS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$23,600$30,315
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,695$30,315
Total Invoice$22,576$28,432
Adjustments for Features-1,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,754$28,432

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelElantraPathfinder
TrimSportS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,355$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelElantraPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.1 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,923 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
Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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