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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: $27,460

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,013

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderElantra
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $22,100
Base Invoice $37,264 $21,078
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 200 125
Ultimate Package   4,350
Cargo net   50
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 163 100
Ultimate Package   3,959
Cargo net   41
Options (change) 200 4,525
Options (change) 163 4,100
Destination 825 835
Total Price $41,265 $27,460
Total Invoice $38,252 $26,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,197
Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderElantra
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,265$27,460
Adjustments for Features-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,220$27,460
Total Invoice$38,252$26,013
Adjustments for Features-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,210$26,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$6,545$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in179.9 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height72.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.7 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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested227556%

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