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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: $34,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $32,860
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $30,097
Premium Package 3,300   3,450
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115 180
Cargo net 50 50  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Tech Package     1,850
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Package 2,945   2,993
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95 135
Cargo net 40 40  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Tech Package     1,605
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 5,465 1,665 5,850
Options (change) 4,865 1,475 5,025
Destination 800 800 695
Total Price $34,215 $35,615 $39,405
Total Invoice $32,155 $33,400 $35,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,215$35,615$39,405
Adjustments for Features-1,655-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,560$33,295$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,155$33,400$35,817
Adjustments for Features-1,555-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,600$31,224$35,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$624$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50  
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,540$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,555-2,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length183.9 in190.6 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height67.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested159058%
Total Not Requested115042%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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