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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $17,495
Base Invoice $30,097 $16,660
Cold Package 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Floor mats 180  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
Cold Package 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Floor mats 135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 880 1,950
Options (change) 742 1,680
Destination 695 695
Total Price $34,435 $20,140
Total Invoice $31,534 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,086
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,435$20,140
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$20,140
Total Invoice$31,534$19,035
Adjustments for Features-2,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,121$19,035

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,305$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.6 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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