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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,055

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $21,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,351

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $19,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderSonata
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $22,470
Base Invoice $37,264 $21,035
Floor mats 200 85
Value Package 2,100  
Sunroof wind deflector 105 85
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
3.3L V6   1,700
Cargo net   50
Sunroof   900
Cargo mat   90
Floor mats 163 68
Value Package 1,943  
Sunroof wind deflector 79 68
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
3.3L V6   1,572
Cargo net   41
Sunroof   819
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 6,135 2,910
Options (change) 5,635 2,641
Destination 825 675
Total Price $47,200 $26,055
Total Invoice $43,724 $24,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,619
Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderSonata
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8234hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$47,200$26,055
Adjustments for Features-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,830$26,055
Total Invoice$43,724$24,351
Adjustments for Features-7,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,970$24,351

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderSonata
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,595$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.4 in
Length192.3 in188.9 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height72.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.4 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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