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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $22,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelRioMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $42,320
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115 300
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93 234
Options (change) 2,615 300
Options (change) 2,438 234
Destination 825 975
Total Price $21,530 $43,595

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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: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,432
Model Year20152021
ModelRioMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$21,530$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$35,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152021
ModelRioMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152021
ModelRioMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in192.8 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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