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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,345

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaSanta Fe
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $27,275
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $25,630
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,200   2,050
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 120
Floor mats 175 175 125
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370  
3.5L V6     1,950
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,643   1,907
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 96
Floor mats 137 137 100
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292  
3.5L V6     1,814
Options (change) 9,345 3,715 4,245
Options (change) 8,087 3,149 3,917
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $34,510 $33,080 $32,345
Total Invoice $31,463 $30,409 $30,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $315
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaSanta Fe
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$34,510$33,080$32,345
Adjustments for Features0-50-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$33,030$32,000
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,463$30,409$30,372
Adjustments for Features0-46-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,463$30,363$30,048
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaSanta Fe
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,080$3,130$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-324

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in184.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.978.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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