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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: $32,275

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,317

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $25,630 $35,182 $38,212
Premium Package 2,050    
Floor mats 125 300 300
Cargo net 50    
3.5L V6 1,950    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Premium Package 1,907    
Floor mats 100 234 234
Cargo net 41    
3.5L V6 1,814    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 4,175 705 705
Options (change) 3,862 578 578
Destination 825 885 885
Total Price $32,275 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $30,317 $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: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,154
Model Year201220182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,275$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$36,950$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$30,317$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,174-4,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,317$34,471$35,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220182018
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Hill descent control$250  
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$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Traffic information$25  
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$4,250$6,580$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174-4,506

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,902 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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