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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $19,300
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $18,380
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 750
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,800
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 655
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Leather Package     870
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 3,550
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 3,095
Destination 625 625 775
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $23,625
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $22,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,433
Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,385$35,885$23,625
Adjustments for Features-2,405-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,980$33,780$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$22,250
Adjustments for Features-2,176-1,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,747$30,683$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$64$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,230$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-1,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested165056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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