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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: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $35,120
Base Invoice $22,858 $32,163
Sunroof 850  
Cargo mat 85  
Floor mats   195
Cold Package   400
Sunroof 784  
Cargo mat 54  
Floor mats   146
Cold Package   347
Options (change) 935 595
Options (change) 838 493
Destination 600 780
Total Price $25,930 $36,495
Total Invoice $24,296 $33,436

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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: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,995
Model Year20062012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$25,930$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$35,245
Total Invoice$24,296$33,436
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,296$32,291

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $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
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,145

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in190.6 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height66.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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