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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $14,955 $25,511 $27,437
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700 900 900
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Floor mats   160 160
Rear spoiler   270  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625 780 780
CD changer, in-dash 250    
Floor mats   121 121
Rear spoiler   207  
Options (change) 1,400 1,330 1,060
Options (change) 1,235 1,108 901
Destination 650 605 605
Total Price $18,045 $29,835 $31,665
Total Invoice $16,840 $27,224 $28,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,943
Model Year200820062006
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$18,045$29,835$31,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$27,160$27,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$16,840$27,224$28,943
Adjustments for Features0-2,441-3,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$24,783$25,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$504

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$970$3,645$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,441-3,656

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelSpectraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.2 in
Length177.2 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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