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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: $17,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $17,700
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $16,870
Floor mats 300 300 95
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats 234 234 72
Premium Package     2,135
Options (change) 300 300 2,445
Options (change) 234 234 2,207
Destination 885 885 800
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $20,945
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $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: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,690
Model Year201820182013
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,875$42,125$20,945
Adjustments for Features-5,070-7,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$34,555$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$19,877
Adjustments for Features-4,734-7,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,567$32,263$19,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182013
ModelMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,070$10,570$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$7,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,734-7,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182013
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length192.8 in171.9 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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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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