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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $15,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $34,490 $36,990 $37,770 $39,960
Base Invoice $17,627 $32,199 $34,530 $35,257 $37,298
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 130 220 220 255 220
Cargo mat 95        
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 104 167 167 194 167
Cargo mat 78        
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Options (change) 1,075 220 220 255 220
Options (change) 933 167 167 194 167
Destination 895 835 835 835 835
Total Price $20,370 $35,545 $38,045 $38,860 $41,015
Total Invoice $19,455 $33,201 $35,532 $36,286 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,918
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$20,370$35,545$38,045$38,860$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-7,665-8,065-10,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$30,580$30,380$30,795$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$415$470
Total Invoice$19,455$33,201$35,532$36,286$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,638-7,159-7,531-9,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$28,563$28,373$28,755$28,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$382$435

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
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$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning$200    
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Vehicle health reports$0    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$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$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,115$9,815$10,215$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$7,665$8,065$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,638-7,159-7,531-9,492

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182016
ModelRioMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in109.3 in
Length172.6 in192.8 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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