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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,510

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $23,270 $34,530 $37,298
Luxury Package 1,600    
Remote start 360    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Rear spoiler 200 405 405
Cargo mat 90    
Floor mats   220 220
Luxury Package 1,430    
Remote start 275    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531    
Rear spoiler 154 344 344
Cargo mat 70    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 2,845 625 625
Options (change) 2,460 511 511
Destination 670 835 835
Total Price $28,510 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $26,400 $35,876 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,207
Model Year200620162016
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,510$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$33,875$34,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$26,400$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-4,269-6,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$31,607$32,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$436

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620162016
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $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
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Front side airbags $350$350
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Barometer$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,265$8,840$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,269-6,601

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062016
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in192.8 in
Width73.3 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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 Platinum

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

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