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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: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $34,380
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $31,845
Premium Package 3,300   2,850
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115 210
Cargo net 50 50  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Tech Package     1,150
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Premium Package 2,945   2,502
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95 159
Cargo net 40 40  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Tech Package     1,009
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 5,465 1,665 4,965
Options (change) 4,865 1,475 4,280
Destination 800 800 810
Total Price $34,215 $35,615 $40,155
Total Invoice $32,155 $33,400 $36,935

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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: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,218
Model Year201220122014
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$40,155
Adjustments for Features-1,530-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$33,420$40,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,155$33,400$36,935
Adjustments for Features-1,438-2,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,717$31,342$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122014
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,438-2,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92594%
Total Not Requested606%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested126546%
Total Not Requested150054%

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