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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: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,550
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,959
Floor mats 160 160 90
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,250
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     90
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
3.3L V6     2,000
Floor mats 121 121 73
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,137
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     73
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
3.3L V6     1,850
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,805
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,466
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $29,050
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $27,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$29,050
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,430$34,030$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$27,120
Adjustments for Features-1,507-1,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,160$30,921$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,940$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,507-1,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062009
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.3,494 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

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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