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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: $34,590

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,279

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSonataSonata
TrimSESLSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $26,846 $31,425
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175 125 125
Stability control 600 600    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler   370    
Ultimate Package     4,950  
Cargo mat     115 115
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131 100 100
Stability control 520 520    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Rear spoiler   291    
Ultimate Package     4,416  
Cargo mat     92 92
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 5,190 240
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 4,608 192
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $34,590 $34,590
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $32,279 $32,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,157
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSonataSonata
TrimSESLSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$34,590$34,590
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,635-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$30,955$30,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$32,279$32,442
Adjustments for Features-910-3,392-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$28,887$29,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$146

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSonataSonata
TrimSESLSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,740$7,375$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,635$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-3,392-3,409

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,505 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125023%
Total Not Requested420077%

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