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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: $23,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSVSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $37,090 $42,250 $42,320
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85 300 310 300
Rear spoiler   405 430 405
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65 234 249 234
Rear spoiler   344 364 344
Options (change) 1,085 705 740 705
Options (change) 957 578 613 578
Destination 650 975 975 975
Total Price $15,350 $38,770 $43,965 $44,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,447
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSVSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$15,350$38,770$43,965$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-8,800-11,450-13,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$29,970$32,515$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,545$480

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSVSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control $150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control  $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$795$9,595$12,245$14,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,800$11,450$13,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352-414-478

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082021
ModelRioMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in192.8 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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