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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: $31,845

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,887

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $27,076 $35,182 $38,212
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Navigation system 1,750    
Floor mats 125 300 300
Cargo net 50    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Navigation system 1,628    
Floor mats 100 234 234
Cargo net 41    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 2,250 705 705
Options (change) 2,061 578 578
Destination 750 885 885
Total Price $31,845 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $29,887 $36,645 $39,675

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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: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,712
Model Year200920182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,845$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$36,015$36,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$29,887$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,046-5,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,887$33,599$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,540$6,805$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046-5,378

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length184.1 in192.8 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height67.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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