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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: $17,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaRioRio
TrimSVLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $30,600 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 180 95 95
Rear spoiler 370 300  
Value Package   750  
195/55VR15   300  
Floor mats 135 72 72
Rear spoiler 292 250  
Value Package   665  
195/55VR15   260  
Options (change) 550 1,445 95
Options (change) 427 1,247 72
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $34,710 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $31,777 $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: $12,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,254
Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaRioRio
TrimSVLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$34,710$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-5,4600-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$31,777$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-4,9990-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,778$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaRioRio
TrimSVLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$6,805$1,345$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,460$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9990-353

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102011
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length190.6 in167.3 in
Width73.2 in66.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.9 ft3

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

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 mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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