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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: $25,930

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $9,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $24,395
Base Invoice $32,163 $22,858
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo mat   85
Sunroof   850
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo mat   54
Sunroof   784
Options (change) 595 935
Options (change) 493 838
Destination 780 600
Total Price $36,495 $25,930
Total Invoice $33,436 $24,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,995
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/70-16
Total Price$36,495$25,930
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,245$25,930
Total Invoice$33,436$24,296
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,291$24,296

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length190.6 in177.2 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.277.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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