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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,670

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $6,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaNiroNiro
TrimSVEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $32,163 $24,843 $30,370
Tech Package 1,850    
Premium Package 3,300 5,300  
Floor mats 195 135 135
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat   95 95
Tech Package 1,605    
Premium Package 2,862 4,917  
Floor mats 146 108 108
Rear spoiler 298    
Cargo net   42 42
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 5,720 5,580 280
Options (change) 4,911 5,145 228
Destination 780 940 940
Total Price $41,620 $32,670 $33,220
Total Invoice $37,854 $30,928 $31,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,809
Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaNiroNiro
TrimSVEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$41,620$32,670$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,045-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$29,625$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$37,854$30,928$31,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,883-3,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$28,045$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaNiroNiro
TrimSVEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,855$7,900$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,883-3,223

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in171.5 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested144058%
Total Not Requested103042%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342553%
Total Not Requested302547%

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