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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: $19,895

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $13,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,984

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,650 $31,450 $33,500 $17,020
Base Invoice $24,647 $29,085 $30,982 $16,334
Airbag Package 700 700    
Leather Package 1,400 1,400    
Bodyside moldings 140      
Comfort Package 1,550      
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Floor mats 140 140 240 85
Sunroof wind deflector 80 80 80 85
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Sunroof       1,150
Cargo mat       80
Leather seating surfaces       800
Airbag Package 607 607    
Leather Package 1,214 1,214    
Bodyside moldings 98      
Comfort Package 1,345      
Premium Package 1,474 1,474    
Floor mats 99 99 176 68
Sunroof wind deflector 51 51 51 68
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Sunroof       1,047
Cargo mat       64
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 6,060 4,370 670 2,200
Options (change) 5,192 3,749 531 1,975
Destination 605 605 605 675
Total Price $33,315 $36,425 $34,775 $19,895
Total Invoice $30,444 $33,439 $32,118 $18,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,329
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,315$36,425$34,775$19,895
Adjustments for Features-5,615-7,490-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$28,935$29,035$19,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$1,335$0
Total Invoice$30,444$33,439$32,118$18,984
Adjustments for Features-5,131-6,876-5,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,313$26,563$26,817$18,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,504$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,530$8,405$6,655$915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$7,490$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,131-6,876-5,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062009
ModelPathfinderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length187.6 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested40531%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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