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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: $31,795

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,846

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $28,845
Base Invoice $32,163 $27,076
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 125
Rear spoiler 375  
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,750
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 100
Rear spoiler 298  
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,628
Options (change) 3,920 2,200
Options (change) 3,350 2,020
Destination 780 750
Total Price $39,820 $31,795
Total Invoice $36,293 $29,846

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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: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,964
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,820$31,795
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$31,795
Total Invoice$36,293$29,846
Adjustments for Features-4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,810$29,846

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122009
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,945$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4830

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in184.1 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.234.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.278.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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