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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,270

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $7,636

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Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaTucson
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $23,070
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $21,821
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175 150
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 100
Sunroof 900 900 950
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131 121
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 79
Sunroof 780 780 865
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 5,425 2,875 1,525
Options (change) 4,721 2,508 1,357
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $34,750 $34,450 $25,270
Total Invoice $31,645 $31,489 $23,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,880
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaTucson
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$34,750$34,450$25,270
Adjustments for Features-2,100-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$32,650$25,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$31,645$31,489$23,853
Adjustments for Features-1,912-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$29,844$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$111$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaTucson
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,305$5,005$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,912-1,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length193.5 in170.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.565.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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