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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: $24,685

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,518

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $21,115
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $20,218
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 95
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,350
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 2,139
Stability control   520  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 2,775
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 2,505
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $24,685
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $23,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,726
Model Year200920092013
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$24,685
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$31,785$24,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$23,518
Adjustments for Features-1,254-9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,244$29,323$23,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,079$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092013
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,615$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,254-9820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092013
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?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested175039%
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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