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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $13,615
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $12,915
Floor mats 160 160 85
Rear spoiler 270    
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 121 121 65
Rear spoiler 207    
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 430 160 1,085
Options (change) 328 121 957
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $28,935 $30,765 $15,350
Total Invoice $26,444 $28,163 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,792
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
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)245/45-18225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$28,935$30,765$15,350
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,510$26,015$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$26,444$28,163$14,522
Adjustments for Features-3,130-4,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,314$23,815$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$501$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
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 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,145$5,470$720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,130-4,3480

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062008
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 SX

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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