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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: $29,110

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,172

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $1,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $24,550
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,959
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 90
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 85
Stability control   600  
Cargo mat     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Navigation system     1,250
3.3L V6     2,000
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 73
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 68
Stability control   520  
Cargo mat     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Navigation system     1,137
3.3L V6     1,850
Options (change) 5,405 3,045 3,840
Options (change) 4,671 2,594 3,493
Destination 695 695 720
Total Price $31,280 $33,120 $29,110
Total Invoice $28,703 $30,510 $27,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $295
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,280$33,120$29,110
Adjustments for Features-1,990-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$31,430$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,703$30,510$27,172
Adjustments for Features-1,826-1,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,877$28,953$27,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,065$2,765$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,826-1,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092010
ModelAltimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length189.8 in188.9 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested285064%
Total Not Requested160036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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