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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: $21,845

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,909

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $20,595
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $19,727
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 95
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Fog lights 300        
Sunroof 900        
Leather Package   3,000      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250
Cargo net         50
Cargo mat         80
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 76
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Fog lights 248        
Sunroof 780        
Leather Package   2,727      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         226
Cargo net         41
Cargo mat         64
Options (change) 2,510 5,110 1,310 1,310 475
Options (change) 2,145 4,538 1,117 1,117 407
Destination 605 605 605 605 775
Total Price $27,065 $29,315 $29,315 $31,565 $21,845
Total Invoice $25,049 $26,969 $27,062 $29,143 $20,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6T6
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)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,065$29,315$29,315$31,565$21,845
Adjustments for Features-6750-1,500-850-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,390$29,315$27,815$30,715$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,049$26,969$27,062$29,143$20,909
Adjustments for Features-6250-1,385-785-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,424$26,969$25,677$28,358$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$1,253$3,934$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$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$1,990$1,315$2,815$2,165$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$1,500$850$960
Value of Feature Adjustments-6250-1,385-785-919

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in178.3 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.8 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75025%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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