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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: $34,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,410 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $30,600 $26,490 $31,125
Tech Package 1,850    
Premium Package 3,230 3,300  
Rear spoiler 370    
Floor mats 180 115 115
Limited Package   2,000  
Cargo net   50 50
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Tech Package 1,605    
Premium Package 2,801 2,945  
Rear spoiler 292    
Floor mats 135 95 95
Limited Package   1,785  
Cargo net   40 40
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 5,630 5,465 1,665
Options (change) 4,833 4,865 1,475
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $39,790 $34,215 $35,615
Total Invoice $36,183 $32,155 $33,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,560
Model Year201020122012
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,790$34,215$35,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$32,585$33,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$36,183$32,155$33,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,532-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,183$30,623$31,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201020122012
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50 
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,245$4,875$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,532-2,152

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102012
ModelMaximaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in183.9 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height57.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.272.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested129052%
Total Not Requested118048%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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