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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: $29,260

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,948

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $9,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaElantra GT
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $23,250
Base Invoice $32,163 $22,269
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850 3,850
Floor mats 195 125
Rear spoiler 375  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   50
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605 3,619
Floor mats 146 100
Rear spoiler 298  
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Cargo net   41
Options (change) 5,720 5,125
Options (change) 4,911 4,794
Destination 780 885
Total Price $41,620 $29,260
Total Invoice $37,854 $27,948

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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: $15,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,824
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaElantra GT
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,620$29,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$26,205
Total Invoice$37,854$27,948
Adjustments for Features0-2,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$25,030

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaElantra GT
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
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
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,045$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,918

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaElantra GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.6 in170.9 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.255.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested154062%
Total Not Requested93038%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Remote climate control25No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote start via app75No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested262545%
Total Not Requested317555%

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