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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSV3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $30,097 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Rear spoiler 370      
Premium Package 3,450 4,800    
Tech Package 1,850      
Floor mats 180      
Rear spoiler 292      
Premium Package 2,993 4,368    
Tech Package 1,605      
Floor mats 135      
Options (change) 5,850 4,800 0 0
Options (change) 5,025 4,368 0 0
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $39,405 $39,875 $45,375 $47,375
Total Invoice $35,817 $37,313 $42,079 $43,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,468
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSV3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 14528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,405$39,875$45,375$47,375
Adjustments for Features0-30-2,680-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$39,845$42,695$44,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$35,817$37,313$42,079$43,919
Adjustments for Features0-28-2,485-2,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$37,285$39,594$41,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,309$4,150

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaGenesisGenesisGenesis
TrimSV3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather accent trim $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,375$7,025$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30$2,680$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28-2,485-2,484

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaGenesis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length190.6 in196.3 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested215078%
Total Not Requested59022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested246559%
Total Not Requested170041%

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