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2021 Hyundai
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| Invoice* | $19,075 to $24,446 | $22,790 to $31,904 |
| MPG - City | 25 - 33 | 25 - 28 |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 43 | 34 - 39 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Elantra than the Nissan Altima.
The Nissan Altima will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Elantra.
Convenience
The Nissan Altima requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Hyundai Elantra, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Elantra will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Altima.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Hyundai Elantra will cost more in transportation costs than the Nissan Altima.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Elantra is a little narrower than the Nissan Altima, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Hyundai Elantra is slightly shorter than the Nissan Altima, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Hyundai Elantra transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Altima.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Elantra is somewhat more powerful than the Nissan Altima.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Elantra and the Nissan Altima.
The Hyundai Elantra has less cargo capacity than the Nissan Altima, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Elantra than that of the Nissan Altima.