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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: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $21,800
Base Invoice $23,697 $20,906
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130 2,250
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180 125
Door sill trim plates 175  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848 2,048
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146 100
Door sill trim plates 126  
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates   226
Options (change) 6,635 3,725
Options (change) 5,719 3,408
Destination 780 835
Total Price $32,985 $26,360
Total Invoice $30,196 $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: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,314
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,985$26,360
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$26,080
Total Invoice$30,196$25,149
Adjustments for Features0-267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$24,882

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaElantra
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,595$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.9 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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 player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
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 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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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