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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe Sport
TrimSESL2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $35,650
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,925
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175 125
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Cargo mat     95
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131 100
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Cargo mat     76
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 220
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 176
Destination 695 695 950
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $36,820
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $35,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,334
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe Sport
TrimSESL2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$36,820
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$35,051
Adjustments for Features-910-4,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe Sport
TrimSESL2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,365$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-4,341

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in185.0 in
Width71.7 in74.0 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.571.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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