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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $20,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $34,772 $37,652
Remote start 250 250    
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Rear spoiler 375   405 405
Sunroof 750 750    
Floor mats     220 220
Remote start 215 215    
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Rear spoiler 325   344 344
Sunroof 675 675    
Floor mats     167 167
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 625 625
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 511 511
Destination 650 650 885 885
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,883
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,875-12,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$28,885$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$590
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-210-9,215-11,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$26,953$27,502
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$549

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
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
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,670$11,320$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,875$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-9,215-11,546

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelSpectraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in109.3 in
Length177.2 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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