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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: $24,785

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $16,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,628

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $14,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderElantra
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $21,700
Base Invoice $37,264 $20,766
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 200 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Ultimate Package   1,800
Cargo net   50
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 163 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
Ultimate Package   1,638
Cargo net   41
Options (change) 200 2,250
Options (change) 163 2,027
Destination 825 835
Total Price $41,265 $24,785
Total Invoice $38,252 $23,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,713
Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderElantra
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,265$24,785
Adjustments for Features-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$24,785
Total Invoice$38,252$23,628
Adjustments for Features-2,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,341$23,628

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderElantra
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,420$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9110

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in179.1 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.1 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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