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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $20,595
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $19,727
Floor mats 300 300 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,100
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats 234 234 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     1,911
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 300 300 2,575
Options (change) 234 234 2,318
Destination 885 885 775
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $23,945
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,055
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,875$42,125$23,945
Adjustments for Features-4,740-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$34,885$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$22,820
Adjustments for Features-4,426-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,875$32,571$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaElantra
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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$200 
Total Value of Features$7,665$10,165$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$7,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,426-6,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.8 ft3

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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?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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