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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $14,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $18,400
Base Invoice $32,163 $17,627
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 130
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 104
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 895 1,075
Options (change) 753 933
Destination 780 895
Total Price $36,795 $20,370
Total Invoice $33,696 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,054
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$36,795$20,370
Adjustments for Features-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,315$20,370
Total Invoice$33,696$19,455
Adjustments for Features-3,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,509$19,455

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaRio
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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$4,920$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1870

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length190.6 in172.6 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 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

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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