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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,655

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,554

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $6,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra GT
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $23,250
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,269
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175 125
Rear spoiler   370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131 100
Rear spoiler   291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     266
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Options (change) 4,425 2,245 1,520
Options (change) 3,870 1,948 1,400
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $33,750 $33,820 $25,655
Total Invoice $30,794 $30,929 $24,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,734
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra GT
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,750$33,820$25,655
Adjustments for Features-555-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$33,365$25,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$30,794$30,929$24,554
Adjustments for Features-506-4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,288$30,513$24,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra GT
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,830$4,730$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-506-4160

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaElantra GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in170.9 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.555.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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