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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $17,700
Base Invoice $32,163 $16,870
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195 95
Premium Package   2,350
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146 72
Premium Package   2,135
Options (change) 3,545 2,445
Options (change) 3,052 2,207
Destination 780 800
Total Price $39,445 $20,945
Total Invoice $35,995 $19,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,024
Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$39,445$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$20,945
Total Invoice$35,995$19,877
Adjustments for Features-2,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$19,877

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,770$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0940

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.6 in171.9 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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