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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: $27,795

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,844

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSorento
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $25,345
Base Invoice $32,163 $23,600
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 200
Luxury Package   1,500
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 154
Luxury Package   1,340
Options (change) 970 1,700
Options (change) 791 1,494
Destination 780 750
Total Price $36,870 $27,795
Total Invoice $33,734 $25,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,997
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSorento
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/70-16
Total Price$36,870$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$27,680
Total Invoice$33,734$25,844
Adjustments for Features0-107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,734$25,737

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSorento
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length190.6 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in73.3 in
Height57.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.266.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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