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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: $25,030

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $21,700
Base Invoice $32,163 $20,766
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195 125
Rear spoiler 375 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Ultimate Package   1,800
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146 100
Rear spoiler 298 266
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
Ultimate Package   1,638
Options (change) 3,920 2,495
Options (change) 3,350 2,252
Destination 780 835
Total Price $39,820 $25,030
Total Invoice $36,293 $23,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,879
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6145hp 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$39,820$25,030
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,205$25,030
Total Invoice$36,293$23,853
Adjustments for Features-5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,732$23,853

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,470$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in179.1 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,774 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75096%
Total Not Requested354%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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