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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: $28,055

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,984

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $22,620 $34,772 $37,652
Luxury Package 2,500    
Remote start 360    
Rear spoiler 200 405 405
Floor mats   220 220
Luxury Package 2,235    
Remote start 275    
Rear spoiler 154 344 344
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 3,060 625 625
Options (change) 2,664 511 511
Destination 700 885 885
Total Price $28,055 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $25,984 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,708
Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-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$28,055$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$35,035$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$25,984$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,476-5,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,984$32,692$33,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
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
USB port $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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,280$9,005$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,476-5,808

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in192.8 in
Width73.3 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
31.7 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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