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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: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $15,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $16,570
Base Invoice $30,600 $15,909
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 85
Rear spoiler 370 375
Sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Leather seating surfaces   800
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 68
Rear spoiler 292 338
Sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   64
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Leather seating surfaces   728
Options (change) 950 2,815
Options (change) 774 2,537
Destination 750 675
Total Price $35,110 $20,060
Total Invoice $32,124 $19,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,833
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,110$20,060
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$20,060
Total Invoice$32,124$19,121
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$19,121

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.6 in177.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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