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Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,520

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSportageMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $32,860
Base Invoice $20,000 $30,097
Luxury Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 150 370
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   180
Luxury Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 120 292
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 1,450 950
Options (change) 1,270 774
Destination 675 695
Total Price $23,520 $34,505
Total Invoice $21,945 $31,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,150
Model Year20082009
ModelSportageMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$23,520$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$33,990
Total Invoice$21,945$31,566
Adjustments for Features0-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,945$31,095

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
ModelSportageMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
ModelSportageMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in109.3 in
Length171.3 in190.6 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height66.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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