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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: $33,075

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,199

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $31,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $30,081
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160 125
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     115
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121 100
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     92
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 290
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 233
Destination 605 605 885
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $33,075
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,802
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$33,075
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$28,040
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,199
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSESLLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,965$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,749

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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