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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: $25,010

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $14,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,884

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $12,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $21,650
Base Invoice $32,163 $20,765
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195 125
Premium Package   2,400
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146 100
Premium Package   2,184
Options (change) 3,545 2,525
Options (change) 3,052 2,284
Destination 780 835
Total Price $39,445 $25,010
Total Invoice $35,995 $23,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,906
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,445$25,010
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$25,010
Total Invoice$35,995$23,884
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,790$23,884

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaElantra
TrimSVSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,695$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2050

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in179.9 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 Requested220069%
Total Not Requested100031%

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