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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: $24,270

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $14,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,711

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $22,470
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $21,035
Floor mats 300 300 85
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     90
Sunroof     900
Floor mats 234 234 68
Cargo net     41
Cargo mat     73
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 300 300 1,125
Options (change) 234 234 1,001
Destination 885 885 675
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $24,270
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $22,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,510
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$38,875$42,125$24,270
Adjustments for Features-5,440-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,435$34,185$24,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$22,711
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,221$31,918$22,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaSonata
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,165$10,665$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$7,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,080-7,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length192.8 in188.9 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 ft3

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