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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSESLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $14,480 $15,110
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300    
Floor mats 160 160 95 95
Rear spoiler 270   300  
Satellite radio   350    
Value Package     750  
195/55VR15     300  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260    
Floor mats 121 121 72 72
Rear spoiler 207   250  
Satellite radio   304    
Value Package     665  
195/55VR15     260  
Options (change) 730 810 1,445 95
Options (change) 588 685 1,247 72
Destination 605 605 695 695
Total Price $29,235 $31,415 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $26,704 $28,727 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,008
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSESLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$29,235$31,415$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2,300-3,8250-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,935$27,590$17,135$16,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$550$0
Total Invoice$26,704$28,727$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2,101-3,4980-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,603$25,229$16,422$15,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$827$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSESLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$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 $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$5,670$1,845$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$3,825$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-3,4980-282

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in98.4 in
Length193.5 in167.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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