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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,820

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,897

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $16,570
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $15,909
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 85
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 90 90 85
Sunroof 900       1,150
Fog lights 300        
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Leather Sport Package   3,900      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Cargo mat         80
Rear spoiler         375
Leather seating surfaces         800
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 68
Sunroof wind deflector 61 61 61 61 68
Sunroof 780       1,047
Fog lights 248        
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Leather Sport Package   3,546      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Cargo mat         64
Rear spoiler         338
Leather seating surfaces         728
Options (change) 2,600 6,100 1,400 1,400 2,575
Options (change) 2,206 5,418 1,178 1,178 2,313
Destination 605 605 605 605 675
Total Price $27,155 $30,305 $29,405 $31,655 $19,820
Total Invoice $25,110 $27,849 $27,123 $29,204 $18,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,076
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,155$30,305$29,405$31,655$19,820
Adjustments for Features-1,230-1,255-2,055-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$29,050$27,350$30,250$19,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,110$27,849$27,123$29,204$18,897
Adjustments for Features-1,137-1,153-1,896-1,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,973$26,696$25,227$27,908$18,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,723$1,254$3,935$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,280$2,305$3,105$2,455$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$1,255$2,055$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,137-1,153-1,896-1,2960

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in177.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested222560%
Total Not Requested150040%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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