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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: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,199

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $31,900
Base Invoice $30,097 $30,081
Tech Package 1,850  
Premium Package 3,450  
Floor mats 180 125
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   115
Tech Package 1,605  
Premium Package 2,993  
Floor mats 135 100
Cargo net   41
Cargo mat   92
Options (change) 5,480 290
Options (change) 4,733 233
Destination 695 885
Total Price $39,035 $33,075
Total Invoice $35,525 $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: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,118
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,035$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$29,055
Total Invoice$35,525$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$27,407

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,580$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,792

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested184067%
Total Not Requested90033%

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