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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: $25,080

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,894

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $21,700
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $20,766
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900      
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160 125
Fog lights 300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Ultimate Package       1,800
Cargo net       50
Rear spoiler       295
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780      
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119 100
Fog lights 248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       248
Ultimate Package       1,638
Cargo net       41
Rear spoiler       266
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 2,545
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 2,293
Destination 605 605 605 835
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $25,080
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $23,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,098
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$25,080
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$23,894
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-2,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$21,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player   $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,305$1,330$2,130$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-2,382

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in179.1 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,774 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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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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
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%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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