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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $22,470
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $21,035
Sensory Package 2,350    
Floor mats 160 160 85
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 900
3.3L V6     1,700
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     90
Sensory Package 2,039    
Floor mats 121 121 68
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 819
3.3L V6     1,572
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 4,360 2,010 2,825
Options (change) 3,764 1,725 2,573
Destination 605 605 675
Total Price $32,865 $32,615 $25,970
Total Invoice $29,880 $29,767 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,060
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,865$32,615$25,970
Adjustments for Features-465-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,400$32,150$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$29,880$29,767$24,283
Adjustments for Features-423-4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,457$29,343$24,283
Cost Above Minimum$114$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,590$1,590$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-423-4240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in
Length193.5 in188.9 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.3 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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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