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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: $26,055

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,351

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $22,470
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $21,035
Leather Package 3,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 85
3.3L V6     1,700
Cargo net     50
Sunroof     900
Cargo mat     90
Leather Package 2,727    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119 68
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof wind deflector 61 61 68
3.3L V6     1,572
Cargo net     41
Sunroof     819
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 5,280 1,400 2,910
Options (change) 4,678 1,178 2,641
Destination 605 605 675
Total Price $29,485 $29,405 $26,055
Total Invoice $27,109 $27,123 $24,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,741
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,485$29,405$26,055
Adjustments for Features0-500-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$28,905$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0
Total Invoice$27,109$27,123$24,351
Adjustments for Features0-461-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,109$26,662$23,921
Cost Above Minimum$447$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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$1,065$1,565$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
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

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

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 Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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