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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: $17,535

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,242

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $15,715
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $14,537
Floor mats 180 180 80
Fog lights 315    
Sport Package   2,370  
Package 2     1,100
Cargo mat     70
Floor mats 146 146 59
Fog lights 256    
Sport Package   2,056  
Package 2     1,023
Cargo mat     53
Options (change) 495 2,550 1,250
Options (change) 402 2,202 1,135
Destination 780 780 570
Total Price $28,025 $28,900 $17,535
Total Invoice $26,042 $26,679 $16,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,064
Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/60-15
Total Price$28,025$28,900$17,535
Adjustments for Features-4,020-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$25,655$17,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$26,042$26,679$16,242
Adjustments for Features-3,736-2,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,306$23,683$16,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt 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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,290$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,736-2,9960

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.7 in
Length190.7 in178.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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