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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: $29,500

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimN LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $28,630 $30,880
Door sill trim plates 250    
Floor mats 125 175 175
Cargo mat 115    
Door sill trim plates 226    
Floor mats 100 131 131
Cargo mat 92    
Options (change) 490 175 175
Options (change) 418 131 131
Destination 1,005 695 695
Total Price $34,795 $29,500 $31,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,121
Model Year202120082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimN LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,795$29,500$31,750
Adjustments for Features0-8,190-9,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$21,310$22,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202120082008
ModelSonataMaximaMaxima
TrimN LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$9,490$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,190$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,511-8,862

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212008
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 Weight3,552 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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