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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,160

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,959

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $21,650
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $20,765
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 125
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package     2,400
Cargo net     50
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 121 121 100
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Premium Package     2,184
Cargo net     41
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,675
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,359
Destination 605 605 835
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $26,160
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $24,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,479
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$26,160
Adjustments for Features-2000-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$24,959
Adjustments for Features-1810-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$24,773
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,355$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-186

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in179.9 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested162557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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