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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelRioMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $30,690 $33,410
Base Invoice $12,915 $28,113 $30,600
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85 180 180
Rear spoiler     370
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65 135 135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,085 180 550
Options (change) 957 135 427
Destination 650 750 750
Total Price $15,350 $31,620 $34,710
Total Invoice $14,522 $28,998 $31,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,904
Model Year200820102010
ModelRioMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$15,350$31,620$34,710
Adjustments for Features0-4,985-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$26,635$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440
Total Invoice$14,522$28,998$31,777
Adjustments for Features0-4,572-6,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$24,426$25,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,277

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820102010
ModelRioMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$920$5,905$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,985$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,572-6,074

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082010
ModelRioMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in190.6 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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