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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $17,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $17,088
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160 115
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Premium Package     2,500
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121 93
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Premium Package     2,345
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,615
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,438
Destination 605 605 800
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $21,315
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $20,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,136
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$21,315
Adjustments for Features-2,170-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$33,525$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$20,326
Adjustments for Features-1,964-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,703$30,462$20,326
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$4,420$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,964-1,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in101.2 in
Length193.5 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested127545%
Total Not Requested157555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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