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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $22,858 $26,229 $28,286
Sunroof 850 900 900
Cargo mat 85    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof 784 780 780
Cargo mat 54    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Options (change) 935 3,625 1,075
Options (change) 838 3,124 911
Destination 600 695 695
Total Price $25,930 $32,950 $32,650
Total Invoice $24,296 $30,048 $29,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,886
Model Year200620082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,930$32,950$32,650
Adjustments for Features0-950-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$32,000$32,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$24,296$30,048$29,892
Adjustments for Features0-866-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,296$29,182$29,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$115

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,390$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-866-595

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.2 in
Length177.2 in193.5 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.7 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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