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Hyundai Genesis vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisMaximaMaxima
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $44,500 $46,500 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $32,070 $41,204 $43,044 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 4,800        
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       160 160
Satellite radio       350 350
Sunroof       900 900
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Stability control       600 600
Premium Package 4,368        
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       121 121
Satellite radio       304 304
Sunroof       780 780
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Stability control       520 520
Options (change) 4,800 0 0 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 4,368 0 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Total Price $39,875 $45,375 $47,375 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $37,313 $42,079 $43,919 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisMaximaMaxima
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14528, 17528, 17320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,875$45,375$47,375$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-820-3,470-3,470-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,055$41,905$43,905$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$4,850$400$0
Total Invoice$37,313$42,079$43,919$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-767-3,218-3,217-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,546$38,861$40,702$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$4,156$234$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisMaximaMaxima
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
HD radio $50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,565$6,565$3,295$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$3,470$3,470$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-767-3,218-3,217-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelGenesisMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.2 in
Length196.3 in193.5 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195047%
Total Not Requested221553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%

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