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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: $14,930

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $14,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,650

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $13,990
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $13,732
Floor mats 175 175 115
Floor mats 131 131 93
Options (change) 175 175 115
Options (change) 131 131 93
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $29,500 $31,750 $14,930
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,112 $14,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,971
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,500$31,750$14,930
Adjustments for Features-4,835-6,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$25,440$14,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$27,055$29,112$14,650
Adjustments for Features-4,434-5,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,621$23,326$14,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSESLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
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 
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port  $25
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
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$6,055$7,530$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$6,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,434-5,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,579 lb.2,403 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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