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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelCadenzaMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,390 $40,940
Base Invoice $41,077 $38,212
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats   300
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 50 300
Options (change) 40 234
Destination 900 885
Total Price $45,340 $42,125
Total Invoice $42,017 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57
Model Year20172018
ModelCadenzaMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,340$42,125
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,380$42,125
Total Invoice$42,017$39,331
Adjustments for Features-2,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,274$39,331

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelCadenzaMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelCadenzaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length195.7 in192.8 in
Width73.6 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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