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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: $40,000

Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSVSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $32,163 $36,894 $37,156
Premium Package 3,300    
Tech Package 1,850    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 195 150 150
Cargo net   50 50
Premium Package 2,862    
Tech Package 1,605    
Rear spoiler 298    
Floor mats 146 121 121
Cargo net   41 41
Options (change) 5,720 200 200
Options (change) 4,911 162 162
Destination 780 950 950
Total Price $41,620 $40,000 $40,700
Total Invoice $37,854 $38,006 $38,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,437
Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSVSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,620$40,000$40,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$35,170$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$37,854$38,006$38,268
Adjustments for Features0-4,589-4,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$33,417$33,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSVSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,620$8,450$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,589-4,541

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in193.1 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height57.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.240.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.280.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested129052%
Total Not Requested118048%
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%

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