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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: $29,000

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,079

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $24,550
Base Invoice $31,550 $22,959
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195 90
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Cargo mat   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,250
3.3L V6   2,000
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146 73
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Cargo mat   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,137
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 3,545 3,755
Options (change) 3,052 3,425
Destination 760 695
Total Price $38,755 $29,000
Total Invoice $35,362 $27,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,727
Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,755$29,000
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$29,000
Total Invoice$35,362$27,079
Adjustments for Features-1,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,806$27,079

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112009
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$3,155$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112009
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.3,494 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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