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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $31,164 $26,229 $28,286
Technology Package 2,900    
Floor mats 135 175 175
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Technology Package 2,639    
Floor mats 107 131 131
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,035 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,746 6,211 4,289
Destination 855 695 695
Total Price $36,990 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $34,765 $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: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,517
Model Year201320082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,990$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-3,445-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,545$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$34,765$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-3,238-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,527$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320082008
ModelSanta FeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,050$4,705$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,238-910

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length193.1 in193.5 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested202574%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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 seat200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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