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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: $27,185

Hyundai Sonata SEL   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $28,630 $30,880
Door sill trim plates 250    
Floor mats 125 175 175
Cargo mat 115    
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Door sill trim plates 226    
Floor mats 100 131 131
Cargo mat 92    
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Options (change) 490 4,425 1,875
Options (change) 418 3,870 1,657
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $27,185 $33,750 $33,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,155
Model Year202020082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine191hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,185$33,750$33,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,185$31,310$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202020082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,965$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,226-1,960

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202008
ModelSonataMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.2 in
Length192.9 in193.5 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,120 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested170080%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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