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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: $31,140

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,236

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,220 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,495 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 120 175 175
Navigation system 1,750 1,800 1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats 96 131 131
Navigation system 1,628 1,561 1,561
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 2,195 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,016 6,211 4,289
Destination 725 695 695
Total Price $31,140 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $29,236 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,794
Model Year200820082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,140$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$35,235$35,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$29,236$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-1,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,236$32,030$32,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$2,890$4,105$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,105-1,016

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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 Year20082008
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length184.1 in193.5 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		78.2 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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