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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,075

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $15,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,814

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $13,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,650 $31,450 $33,500 $15,215
Base Invoice $24,647 $29,085 $30,982 $14,074
Leather Package 1,400 1,400    
Bodyside moldings 140 140    
Comfort Package 1,550      
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Floor mats 140 140 240 80
Package 2       1,100
Cargo net       40
Cargo mat       70
Leather Package 1,214 1,214    
Bodyside moldings 98 98    
Comfort Package 1,345      
Premium Package 1,474 1,474    
Floor mats 99 99 176 59
Package 2       1,023
Cargo net       35
Cargo mat       53
Options (change) 4,930 3,380 240 1,290
Options (change) 4,230 2,885 176 1,170
Destination 605 605 605 570
Total Price $32,185 $35,435 $34,345 $17,075
Total Invoice $29,482 $32,575 $31,763 $15,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,511
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17195/60-15
Total Price$32,185$35,435$34,345$17,075
Adjustments for Features-5,630-7,580-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$27,855$27,690$17,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$1,135$0
Total Invoice$29,482$32,575$31,763$15,814
Adjustments for Features-5,157-6,968-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,325$25,607$25,608$15,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,282$1,283$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor  $50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,615$8,565$7,640$985
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$7,580$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,157-6,968-6,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062006
ModelPathfinderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in102.7 in
Length187.6 in177.9 in
Width72.8 in67.7 in
Height72.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft337.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested115589%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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