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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,995

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,131

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $4,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra Touring
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $17,800
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $17,071
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Sunroof     850  
Convenience Package     1,300  
Premium-Sport Package       1,500
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Sunroof     738  
Convenience Package     1,127  
Premium-Sport Package       1,365
Options (change) 2,200 900 2,150 1,500
Options (change) 1,907 780 1,865 1,365
Destination 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $27,365 $30,265 $25,975 $19,995
Total Invoice $25,283 $28,040 $24,091 $19,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,926
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra Touring
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H141hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,365$30,265$25,975$19,995
Adjustments for Features-565-4,540-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$25,725$24,860$19,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,940$865$0$0
Total Invoice$25,283$28,040$24,091$19,131
Adjustments for Features-522-4,206-1,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,761$23,834$23,057$19,131
Cost Above Minimum$1,704$777$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra Touring
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50
Satellite radio $200 $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,240$6,215$2,790$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$4,540$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-522-4,206-1,0340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.965.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested40538%
Total Not Requested66562%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Touring

Premium-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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