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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: $37,040

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,806

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $35,120
Base Invoice $31,164 $32,163
Technology Package 2,900  
Floor mats 135 195
Cargo net 50  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 2,639  
Floor mats 107 146
Cargo net 41  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 3,085 5,720
Options (change) 2,787 4,911
Destination 855 780
Total Price $37,040 $41,620
Total Invoice $34,806 $37,854

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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: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,825
Model Year20132012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,040$41,620
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$41,620
Total Invoice$34,806$37,854
Adjustments for Features-2,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,029$37,854

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelSanta FeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length193.1 in190.6 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height66.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft314.2 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 sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested72527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested114046%
Total Not Requested133054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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