2026 Hyundai Elantra vs 2026 Nissan Altima
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Hyundai Elantra
$28,1315-year total · $469/moPrice: $26,473 · 35 MPG
Depreciation: $9,693 · Fuel: $6,000
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000
2026 Nissan Altima
$34,1365-year total · $569/moPrice: $31,323 · 31 MPG
Depreciation: $14,632 · Fuel: $6,774
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($4,939 higher for the Nissan Altima) and fuel/energy ($774 higher for the Nissan Altima).
After 5 years, the Hyundai Elantra keeps about 63% of its value and the Nissan Altima about 53%.
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