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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: $17,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,270 $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $31,062 $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 300 300 300 310 300 95 95
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 430 405 300  
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats 234 234 234 249 234 72 72
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 364 344 250  
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 705 705 705 740 705 1,445 95
Options (change) 578 578 578 613 578 1,247 72
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 695 695
Total Price $34,860 $36,860 $39,280 $40,155 $42,530 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $32,525 $34,390 $36,645 $37,464 $39,675 $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: $12,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,473
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$34,860$36,860$39,280$40,155$42,530$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-5,925-7,625-9,875-10,275-12,3750-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,935$29,235$29,405$29,880$30,155$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$470$945$1,220$625$0
Total Invoice$32,525$34,390$36,645$37,464$39,675$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-5,528-7,114-9,213-9,586-11,5440-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,997$27,276$27,432$27,878$28,131$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$279$435$881$1,134$898$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRioRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150$150   $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app    $25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Around view cameras    $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150  
Moving object detection, front    $25  
Moving object detection, rear    $25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200  
Metal pedals   $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$7,495$9,195$11,445$11,845$13,945$1,570$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$7,625$9,875$10,275$12,375$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,528-7,114-9,213-9,586-11,5440-353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length192.8 in167.3 in
Width73.2 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.9 ft3

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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 mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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