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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,895

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelElantraSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $19,727 $19,395 $21,063
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 95 180 180
Cargo mat 80    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 76 148 148
Cargo mat 64    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Options (change) 2,525 2,770 1,310
Options (change) 2,277 2,441 1,148
Destination 775 835 835
Total Price $23,895 $24,015 $24,315
Total Invoice $22,779 $22,671 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year201220162016
ModelElantraSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,895$24,015$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$22,265$22,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,779$22,671$23,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,652-1,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,779$21,019$21,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220162016
ModelElantraSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,350$3,100$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652-1,753

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested285571%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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