Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Altima: lease comparison
Both are classified as a car, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Hyundai Elantra opens lower by $44 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 20 | 17 |
| Lowest payment | $195/mo | $239/mo |
| Average payment | $318/mo | $309/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Hyundai
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Nissan
- Who finances the lease
- Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLCPublished jointly for Nissan, Infiniti, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.25/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.20/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- Up to $395Waived: Finance or lease a new, unused, unregistered Nissan through NMAC within 30 days of returning your current one. NMAC also waives up to $500 of excess wear under the same loyalty offer.
- Lease loyalty
- Waive excess wear up to $500 and the $395 disposition fee — Nissan.com says save up to $895 in fees.
Current offers on both
All Hyundai Elantra lease deals
Score602026 Hyundai Elantra SE
Monthly: $195/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
Los Angeles
Score572026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport
Monthly: $209/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Hyundai Elantra SE
Monthly: $209/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
All Nissan Altima lease deals
Score732026 Nissan Altima SV
Monthly: $239/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Nissan Altima
Monthly: $252/mo
Term: 36 mo
New York
2026 Nissan Altima SV
Monthly: $262/mo
Term: 36 mo
New York
Elantra vs Altima, answered
- Is the Hyundai Elantra or the Nissan Altima cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Hyundai Elantra starts at $195 per month and the Nissan Altima at $239 — a gap of $44 per month, or about $1,584 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Altima lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 20 live Hyundai Elantra listings and 17 live Nissan Altima listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Elantra and Altima the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a car (Midsize Cars), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Elantra or the Altima?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Hyundai Elantra and $0 on the Nissan Altima. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.