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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,750

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSESL2.0T Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $34,200
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175 125
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Rear spoiler   370  
Cargo mat     95
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131 100
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Rear spoiler   291  
Cargo mat     76
Options (change) 4,425 2,245 220
Options (change) 3,870 1,948 176
Destination 695 695 1,095
Total Price $33,750 $33,820 $35,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,502
Model Year200820082019
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSESL2.0T Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6235hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,750$33,820$35,515
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,650$33,820$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820082019
ModelMaximaMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSESL2.0T Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$3,915$3,815$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-70

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082019
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in108.9 in
Length193.5 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.571.3 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
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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