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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $31,900
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,081
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180 125
Door sill trim plates 175  
Cargo mat   115
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146 100
Door sill trim plates 126  
Cargo mat   92
Options (change) 6,635 240
Options (change) 5,719 192
Destination 780 885
Total Price $32,985 $33,025
Total Invoice $30,196 $31,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,869
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,985$33,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$27,905
Total Invoice$30,196$31,158
Adjustments for Features0-4,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$26,327

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SRLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,455$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,831

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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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 seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%
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%

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