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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: $31,365

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,279

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,444 $26,345
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195 100
Navigation Package   2,200
Cargo mat   95
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146 80
Navigation Package   2,002
Cargo mat   77
Options (change) 2,845 2,395
Options (change) 2,445 2,159
Destination 790 775
Total Price $36,875 $31,365
Total Invoice $33,679 $29,279

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,875$31,365
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$31,365
Total Invoice$33,679$29,279
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,629$29,279

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaSonata
TrimSVLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,905$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length190.6 in189.8 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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