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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $14,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,270 $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940 $18,400
Base Invoice $31,062 $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212 $17,627
Floor mats 300 300 300 310 300 130
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) 120 120        
Universal garage door opener           350
Cargo mat           95
Partial leather seating sufaces           500
Floor mats 234 234 234 249 234 104
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) 100 100        
Universal garage door opener           291
Cargo mat           78
Partial leather seating sufaces           460
Options (change) 420 420 300 310 300 1,075
Options (change) 334 334 234 249 234 933
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 895
Total Price $34,575 $36,575 $38,875 $39,725 $42,125 $20,370
Total Invoice $32,281 $34,146 $36,301 $37,100 $39,331 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,171
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$34,575$36,575$38,875$39,725$42,125$20,370
Adjustments for Features-3,915-5,615-7,865-8,265-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$30,960$31,010$31,460$31,760$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$350$800$1,100$0
Total Invoice$32,281$34,146$36,301$37,100$39,331$19,455
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,242-7,344-7,719-9,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,626$28,904$28,957$29,381$29,653$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$331$755$1,027$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600 
Cruise control$150$150   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150 
Forward collision warning     $200
Moving object detection, front    $25 
Moving object detection, rear    $25 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Metal pedals   $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,590$9,840$10,240$12,340$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$5,615$7,865$8,265$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-5,242-7,344-7,719-9,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length192.8 in172.6 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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