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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: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,518

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $21,115
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $20,218
Premium Audio Package 990    
Floor mats 180 180 95
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 2,350
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cargo mat     80
Premium Audio Package 859    
Floor mats 146 146 76
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 2,139
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 2,775
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 2,505
Destination 780 780 795
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $24,685
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $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: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,809
Model Year201220122013
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$24,685
Adjustments for Features-455-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$31,830$24,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$23,518
Adjustments for Features-420-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,327$29,172$23,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122013
ModelAltimaAltimaElantra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
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$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,830$2,355$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-8980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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