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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,935

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,027

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $15,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra Touring
TrimSLPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $19,495
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $18,687
Floor mats 220 220 95
Rear spoiler 405 405 195
Cargo net     50
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Floor mats 167 167 76
Rear spoiler 344 344 156
Cargo net     41
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 625 625 665
Options (change) 511 511 565
Destination 835 835 775
Total Price $38,450 $41,420 $20,935
Total Invoice $35,876 $38,644 $20,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,570
Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra Touring
TrimSLPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,450$41,420$20,935
Adjustments for Features-6,730-9,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$32,190$20,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,876$38,644$20,027
Adjustments for Features-6,279-8,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$30,033$20,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra Touring
TrimSLPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$200 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$11,255$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,730$9,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,279-8,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20162012
ModelMaximaElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in176.2 in
Width73.2 in69.5 in
Height56.5 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.365.3 ft3

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