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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,270 $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940 $17,755
Base Invoice $31,062 $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212 $16,962
Floor mats 300 300 300 310 300 120
Universal garage door opener           350
Designer Plus Package           750
Floor mats 234 234 234 249 234 97
Universal garage door opener           291
Designer Plus Package           692
Options (change) 300 300 300 310 300 1,220
Options (change) 234 234 234 249 234 1,080
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 895
Total Price $34,455 $36,455 $38,875 $39,725 $42,125 $19,870
Total Invoice $32,181 $34,046 $36,301 $37,100 $39,331 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,793
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$34,455$36,455$38,875$39,725$42,125$19,870
Adjustments for Features-3,695-5,395-7,645-8,045-10,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$31,060$31,230$31,680$31,980$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$470$920$1,220$0
Total Invoice$32,181$34,046$36,301$37,100$39,331$18,937
Adjustments for Features-3,451-5,038-7,139-7,513-9,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,730$29,008$29,162$29,587$29,859$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$432$857$1,129$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaRio
TrimSSVSLSRPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600 
Cruise control$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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
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$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Vehicle health reports     $0
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $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 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Metal pedals   $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
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$6,295$7,995$10,245$10,645$12,745$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$5,395$7,645$8,045$10,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,451-5,038-7,139-7,513-9,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length192.8 in172.0 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,730 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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