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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: $31,915

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,942

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $27,076 $22,681 $26,565
Floor mats 125 175 175
Sunroof wind deflector 120 100 100
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Navigation system 1,750    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats 100 137 137
Sunroof wind deflector 96 71 71
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Navigation system 1,628    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 2,320 9,345 3,715
Options (change) 2,116 8,087 3,149
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $31,915 $34,510 $33,080
Total Invoice $29,942 $31,463 $30,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121
Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,915$34,510$33,080
Adjustments for Features0-590-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$33,920$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$29,942$31,463$30,409
Adjustments for Features0-538-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,942$30,925$29,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920082008
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,430$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-538-588

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelSanta FeAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length184.1 in189.8 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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