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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: $31,715

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,595

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,453 $26,345
Floor mats 210 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation Package   2,200
Cargo mat   95
Remote start   350
Floor mats 159 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Navigation Package   2,002
Cargo mat   77
Remote start   316
Options (change) 560 2,745
Options (change) 425 2,475
Destination 835 775
Total Price $34,085 $31,715
Total Invoice $31,713 $29,595

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $964
Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,085$31,715
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$31,715
Total Invoice$31,713$29,595
Adjustments for Features-1,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,559$29,595

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaSonata
Trim3.5 SLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.9 in189.8 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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