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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: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $12,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $31,000 $33,240
Base Invoice $14,955 $28,396 $30,444
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Floor mats   195 195
Rear spoiler   380 380
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
CD changer, in-dash 250    
Floor mats   146 146
Rear spoiler   303 303
Options (change) 1,400 575 575
Options (change) 1,235 449 449
Destination 650 790 790
Total Price $18,045 $32,365 $34,605
Total Invoice $16,840 $29,635 $31,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,283
Model Year200820132013
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,045$32,365$34,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,835-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$28,530$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$16,840$29,635$31,683
Adjustments for Features0-3,512-4,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$26,123$27,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$904

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820132013
ModelSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$545$4,380$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,835$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,512-4,656

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
ModelSpectraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in190.6 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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