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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: $40,090

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,730

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $307

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Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $32,163 $36,748 $41,663
Tech Package 1,850    
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 195    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235    
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net   50 50
Tech Package 1,605    
Premium Package 2,862    
Floor mats 146    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Rear spoiler 298    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,955 50 50
Options (change) 5,094 42 42
Destination 780 940 940
Total Price $41,855 $40,090 $45,390
Total Invoice $38,037 $37,730 $42,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,926
Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,855$40,090$45,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$36,245$37,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$38,037$37,730$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,619-7,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,037$34,111$35,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220182018
ModelMaximaSorentoSorento
TrimSVSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,770$7,615$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,619-7,159

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.4 in
Length190.6 in187.4 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.238.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.273.0 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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
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 Requested181573%
Total Not Requested65527%

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