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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,247

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $49

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $22,858 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565
Sunroof 850      
Cargo mat 85      
Floor mats   175 175 175
Fog lights   310    
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900  
Sport Package     1,300  
Sunroof 784      
Cargo mat 54      
Floor mats   137 137 137
Fog lights   251    
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780  
Sport Package     1,127  
Options (change) 935 485 6,575 175
Options (change) 838 388 5,687 137
Destination 600 695 695 695
Total Price $25,930 $26,000 $31,740 $29,540
Total Invoice $24,296 $24,247 $29,063 $27,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,930$26,000$31,740$29,540
Adjustments for Features-1250-750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,805$26,000$30,990$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,990$2,490
Total Invoice$24,296$24,247$29,063$27,397
Adjustments for Features-1170-687-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,179$24,247$28,376$26,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,129$2,176

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control  $400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control$100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100 $100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,990$2,865$3,615$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$750$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1170-687-974

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in189.8 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested47583%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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