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Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,365

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $11,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,720

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $9,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraElantraElantra
TrimOff RoadSEGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $15,345 $20,595
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $14,918 $19,727
Technology Package 1,300      
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Floor mats 115 115 95 95
iPod integration 290 290    
Preferred Package     1,850  
Cargo net     50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Technology Package 1,127      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Floor mats 83 83 76 76
iPod integration 243 243    
Preferred Package     1,684  
Cargo net     41 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226 226
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 2,245 395
Options (change) 2,060 933 2,027 343
Destination 780 780 775 775
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $18,365 $21,765
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $17,720 $20,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,278
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraElantraElantra
TrimOff RoadSEGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,445$29,445$18,365$21,765
Adjustments for Features-3,400-2,7800-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$26,665$18,365$18,440
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$75
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$17,720$20,845
Adjustments for Features-3,170-2,6000-3,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,216$24,939$17,720$17,661
Cost Above Minimum$277$0$59$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraElantraElantra
TrimOff RoadSEGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,855$1,075$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$2,780$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,170-2,6000-3,184

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelXterraElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height74.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested183079%
Total Not Requested50021%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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