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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: $24,685

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,518

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $21,115
Base Invoice $30,097 $20,218
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,350
Cargo mat   80
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   2,139
Cargo mat   64
Options (change) 3,680 2,775
Options (change) 3,171 2,505
Destination 695 795
Total Price $37,235 $24,685
Total Invoice $33,963 $23,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,391
Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,235$24,685
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$24,685
Total Invoice$33,963$23,518
Adjustments for Features-1,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,909$23,518

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,555$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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