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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: $29,870

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelPathfinderSonataSonata
TrimPlatinumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,550 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,048 $24,725 $26,345
Floor mats 200 100 100
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200
Remote start   350 350
Floor mats 152 80 80
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002
Remote start   316 316
Options (change) 200 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 152 2,398 2,398
Destination 845 775 775
Total Price $40,595 $29,870 $31,620
Total Invoice $37,045 $27,898 $29,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,688
Model Year201320122012
ModelPathfinderSonataSonata
TrimPlatinumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,595$29,870$31,620
Adjustments for Features-3,7900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$29,870$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$37,045$27,898$29,518
Adjustments for Features-3,4590-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,586$27,898$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201320122012
ModelPathfinderSonataSonata
TrimPlatinumLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$3,650$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4590-93

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.0 in
Length197.2 in189.8 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height69.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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