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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: $41,085

Kia Sorento SX   
Difference: $770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,990 $44,690 $35,120
Cargo net 50 50  
Tech Package     1,850
Premium Package     3,300
Rear spoiler     375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     235
Floor mats     195
Cargo net 42 42  
Tech Package     1,605
Premium Package     2,862
Rear spoiler     298
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 50 50 5,955
Options (change) 42 42 5,094
Destination 1,045 1,045 780
Total Price $41,085 $45,785 $41,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,136
Model Year201920192012
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$41,085$45,785$41,855
Adjustments for Features-4,045-7,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,040$37,965$41,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201920192012
ModelSorentoSorentoMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$11,590$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$7,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192012
ModelSorentoMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in190.6 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height66.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested181573%
Total Not Requested65527%

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