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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $22,895
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $20,961
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Leather Package 3,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Floor mats 160 160  
Package 3     1,400
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Leather Package 2,727    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Floor mats 119 119  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 4,840 960 1,400
Options (change) 4,313 813 1,278
Destination 605 605 600
Total Price $29,045 $28,965 $24,895
Total Invoice $26,744 $26,758 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,737
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,045$28,965$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-500-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$28,465$24,590
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0
Total Invoice$26,744$26,758$22,839
Adjustments for Features0-462-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,744$26,296$22,559
Cost Above Minimum$448$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,145$1,645$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length192.3 in188.9 in
Width70.4 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested267588%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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