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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $8,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $22,895
Base Invoice $30,097 $20,961
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Package 3   1,400
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 580 1,400
Options (change) 482 1,278
Destination 695 600
Total Price $34,135 $24,895
Total Invoice $31,274 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,377
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,135$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$24,895
Total Invoice$31,274$22,839
Adjustments for Features-1,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,216$22,839

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,280$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length190.6 in188.9 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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