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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $12,695
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $12,045
Floor mats 160 160 70
Rear spoiler 270   250
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 121 121 54
Rear spoiler 207   220
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 430 160 1,320
Options (change) 328 121 1,166
Destination 605 605 580
Total Price $28,935 $30,765 $14,595
Total Invoice $26,444 $28,163 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,883
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17185/65-14
Total Price$28,935$30,765$14,595
Adjustments for Features-4,125-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,810$25,315$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$26,444$28,163$13,791
Adjustments for Features-3,770-4,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,674$23,174$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,770$6,095$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,770-4,9890

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in98.4 in
Length193.5 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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