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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: $33,075

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,199

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMaxima
TrimLimited 2.0TSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $35,120
Base Invoice $30,081 $32,163
Floor mats 125 195
Cargo mat 115  
Cargo net 50  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats 100 146
Cargo mat 92  
Cargo net 41  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Options (change) 290 5,345
Options (change) 233 4,613
Destination 885 780
Total Price $33,075 $41,245
Total Invoice $31,199 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,125
Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMaxima
TrimLimited 2.0TSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,075$41,245
Adjustments for Features-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,080$41,245
Total Invoice$31,199$37,556
Adjustments for Features-3,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,431$37,556

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMaxima
TrimLimited 2.0TSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,550$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.6 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested154062%
Total Not Requested93038%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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