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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: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $35,120
Base Invoice $22,620 $32,163
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200 375
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   195
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154 298
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,700 970
Options (change) 2,389 791
Destination 700 780
Total Price $27,695 $36,870
Total Invoice $25,709 $33,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,132
Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$27,695$36,870
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$36,870
Total Invoice$25,709$33,734
Adjustments for Features-1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,602$33,734

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,870$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in190.6 in
Width73.3 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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