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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: $27,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $22,620 $25,511 $27,437
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200 270  
Sensory Package   2,350  
Floor mats   160 160
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154 207  
Sensory Package   2,039  
Floor mats   121 121
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 2,700 4,280 1,660
Options (change) 2,389 3,667 1,421
Destination 700 605 605
Total Price $27,695 $32,785 $32,265
Total Invoice $25,709 $29,783 $29,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,808
Model Year200820062006
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,695$32,785$32,265
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$32,585$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$25,709$29,783$29,463
Adjustments for Features-1,054-1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,655$29,601$29,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,690$2,755$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,054-1820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.2 in
Length180.7 in193.5 in
Width73.3 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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