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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: $34,565

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,435

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $34,530 $37,298
Limited Package 2,000      
Premium Package 3,300      
Remote start 350 350    
Floor mats 115 115 220 220
Cargo net 50 50    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler     405 405
Limited Package 1,785      
Premium Package 2,945      
Remote start 280 280    
Floor mats 95 95 167 167
Cargo net 40 40    
Panoramic sunroof   1,340    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 5,815 2,015 975 975
Options (change) 5,145 1,755 777 777
Destination 800 800 835 835
Total Price $34,565 $35,965 $38,800 $41,770
Total Invoice $32,435 $33,680 $36,142 $38,910

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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: $4,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,867
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,565$35,965$38,800$41,770
Adjustments for Features-170-8350-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$35,130$38,800$39,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$470
Total Invoice$32,435$33,680$36,142$38,910
Adjustments for Features-160-7820-2,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,275$32,898$36,142$36,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$0$439

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorentoMaximaMaxima
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals $75  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,590$4,755$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$835$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-7820-2,329

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length183.9 in192.8 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height67.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

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%
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 sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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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