2005 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
When comparing the 2005 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2005 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2005 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2005 Hyundai SONATA's and the 2005 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Nissan Altima is a better car than the 2005 Hyundai SONATA.
2005 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2005 Nissan Altima Pricing
A used 2005 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $1,991 to $7,797 while a used 2005 Nissan Altima is priced between $2,250 to $8,540.
2005 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2005 Nissan Altima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2005 Hyundai SONATA loses 44.7 percent of its value and the 2005 Nissan Altima loses 48.9 percent of its value. This means the 2005 Hyundai SONATA retains 4.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2005 Nissan Altima.
2005 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2005 Nissan Altima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.1 out of 10 while the Nissan Altima's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 6 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Nissan Altima being ranked 7 out of 13.
2005 Hyundai SONATA vs. 2005 Nissan Altima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.0 out of 10. For the Nissan Altima the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Altima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2005 Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2005 Nissan Altima base engine makes 175 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the 2005 Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2005 Hyundai SONATA. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2005 Hyundai SONATA and 2005 Nissan Altima are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2005 Hyundai SONATA and the 2005 Nissan Altima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1991 - 7797
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.446811
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2250 - 8540
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.488815
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.139699 / 10
Reliability:
8.019096 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.304271 / 10
Reliability:
8.212815 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
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8 out of / 13Nissan Altima Rankings
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2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
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9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2005 Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
GL, GLS, LX
2005 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 3.5 SE, 3.5 SE-R, 3.5 SL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3181 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
186.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3001 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
192.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16