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Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $22,959 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 90 160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Navigation system 1,250 1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 90    
3.3L V6 2,000    
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Cargo net 41    
Floor mats 73 121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Navigation system 1,137 1,561 1,561
Cargo mat 73    
3.3L V6 1,850    
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,805 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,466 6,551 4,210
Destination 695 605 605
Total Price $29,050 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $27,120 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year200920062006
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine249hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,050$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$34,430$34,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$27,120$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,507-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,120$31,160$30,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,475$3,140$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,507-1,331

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelSonataMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in
Length188.9 in193.5 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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