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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: $26,360

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $21,800
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $20,906
Premium Package 2,460   2,250
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175 125
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Premium Package 2,134   2,048
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134 100
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 3,725
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 3,408
Destination 695 695 835
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $26,360
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $25,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,394
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,180$33,020$26,360
Adjustments for Features-3000-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$25,149
Adjustments for Features-2750-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$24,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,055$2,755$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-186

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.9 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.4 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, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested297567%
Total Not Requested147533%
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 Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested77538%

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