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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,150

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,125

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSorento
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,995
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,270
Sensory Package 2,350    
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270   200
Sunroof 900 900  
Luxury Package     1,600
Cargo mat     90
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Sensory Package 2,039    
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207   154
Sunroof 780 780  
Luxury Package     1,430
Cargo mat     70
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Options (change) 3,680 1,060 2,485
Options (change) 3,147 901 2,185
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $32,185 $31,665 $28,150
Total Invoice $29,263 $28,943 $26,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSorento
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$32,185$31,665$28,150
Adjustments for Features-2000-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,985$31,665$27,575
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0
Total Invoice$29,263$28,943$26,125
Adjustments for Features-1820-534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,081$28,943$25,591
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSorento
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,390$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820-534

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in106.7 in
Length193.5 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in73.3 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.566.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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