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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: $32,115

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,172

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $6,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $27,195
Base Invoice $32,163 $25,556
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats 195 125
Premium Package   2,050
3.5L V6   1,950
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 298  
Floor mats 146 100
Premium Package   1,907
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 3,920 4,125
Options (change) 3,350 3,821
Destination 780 795
Total Price $39,820 $32,115
Total Invoice $36,293 $30,172

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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: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,267
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,820$32,115
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$31,960
Total Invoice$36,293$30,172
Adjustments for Features0-146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$30,026

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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$2,570$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.278.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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