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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: $19,965

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $14,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,080

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $17,845
Base Invoice $28,054 $32,585 $33,418 $17,113
Airbag Package 700 700    
Premium Package 1,850      
Cargo mat 85   85 80
Floor mats 155 155 155 85
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 100 85
Satellite radio 150      
Sunroof       1,150
Airbag Package 607 607    
Premium Package 1,605      
Cargo mat 70   70 64
Floor mats 106 106 106 68
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 71 68
Satellite radio 131      
Sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 3,040 955 340 1,400
Options (change) 2,590 784 247 1,247
Destination 780 780 780 720
Total Price $34,100 $36,915 $37,200 $19,965
Total Invoice $31,424 $34,149 $34,445 $19,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,764
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5A4
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)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,100$36,915$37,200$19,965
Adjustments for Features-4,970-6,905-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$30,010$30,895$19,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$1,765$0
Total Invoice$31,424$34,149$34,445$19,080
Adjustments for Features-4,580-6,388-5,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,844$27,761$28,607$19,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$1,763$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderElantra
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
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 $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,385$9,320$8,720$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$6,905$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,580-6,388-5,8380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082010
ModelPathfinderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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%
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
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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