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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,951

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $991

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $27,076 $24,860 $23,697
Floor mats 125 180 180
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Sunroof wind deflector 120 110 110
Navigation system 1,750    
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Floor mats 100 146 146
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Sunroof wind deflector 96 78 78
Navigation system 1,628    
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,320 3,925 6,745
Options (change) 2,116 3,311 5,797
Destination 750 780 780
Total Price $31,915 $31,455 $33,095
Total Invoice $29,942 $28,951 $30,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $714
Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6175hp I4270hp 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)235/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,915$31,455$33,095
Adjustments for Features-2950-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$31,455$32,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$29,942$28,951$30,274
Adjustments for Features-2770-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,665$28,951$29,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$843

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920122012
ModelSanta FeAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,145$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770-480

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FeAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length184.1 in190.7 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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