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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: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $13,615
Base Invoice $29,695 $32,163 $12,915
Floor mats 195 195 85
Rear spoiler   375  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 146 146 65
Rear spoiler   298  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 195 570 1,085
Options (change) 146 444 957
Destination 780 780 650
Total Price $33,395 $36,470 $15,350
Total Invoice $30,621 $33,387 $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: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,528
Model Year201220122008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$33,395$36,470$15,350
Adjustments for Features-4,985-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,410$29,835$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$30,621$33,387$14,522
Adjustments for Features-4,571-6,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,050$27,313$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,263$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122008
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,555$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,985$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,571-6,0740

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length190.6 in166.9 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 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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