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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,990 $44,390 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,166 $41,077 $26,229 $28,286
Cargo mat 95      
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 78      
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Options (change) 95 0 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 78 0 6,211 3,998
Destination 900 900 695 695
Total Price $39,985 $45,290 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $37,144 $41,977 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $790
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,985$45,290$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-5,460-7,660-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$37,630$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0$0
Total Invoice$37,144$41,977$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-5,072-7,100-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,072$34,877$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$117

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,450$11,650$4,290$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,460$7,660$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,072-7,100-2730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172008
ModelCadenzaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.2 in
Length195.7 in193.5 in
Width73.6 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%

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