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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: $25,920

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,242

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $22,470
Base Invoice $30,600 $21,035
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 85
3.3L V6   1,700
Cargo mat   90
Sunroof   900
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 68
3.3L V6   1,572
Cargo mat   73
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 580 2,775
Options (change) 482 2,532
Destination 750 675
Total Price $34,740 $25,920
Total Invoice $31,832 $24,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,408
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,740$25,920
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$25,920
Total Invoice$31,832$24,242
Adjustments for Features-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,650$24,242

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$2,415$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102008
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 Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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