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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: $31,765

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,636

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $26,345
Floor mats 220 220 100
Navigation Package     2,200
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Remote start     350
Floor mats 167 167 80
Navigation Package     2,002
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     77
Remote start     316
Options (change) 220 220 2,795
Options (change) 167 167 2,516
Destination 835 835 775
Total Price $38,045 $41,015 $31,765
Total Invoice $35,532 $38,300 $29,636

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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: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,617
Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,045$41,015$31,765
Adjustments for Features-2,440-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$36,075$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,532$38,300$29,636
Adjustments for Features-2,279-4,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,253$33,687$29,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201620162012
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$7,265$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,279-4,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162012
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length192.8 in189.8 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

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

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