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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: $23,895

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,779

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $20,595
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $19,727
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 95
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,100
Stability control   600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cargo mat     80
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 76
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 1,911
Stability control   520  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 2,525
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 2,277
Destination 695 695 775
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $23,895
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $22,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,706
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,010$32,850$23,895
Adjustments for Features-2,190-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$30,960$23,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$22,779
Adjustments for Features-2,013-1,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,485$28,561$22,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,440$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,013-1,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested212548%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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