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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaSoulSoul
TrimSESL!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $17,560 $17,560
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof 900 900   700
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler   370    
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sunroof 780 780   600
Floor mats 131 131    
Rear spoiler   291    
Leather seating surfaces     800 800
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 900 1,600
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 800 1,400
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $19,055 $19,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,911
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaSoulSoul
TrimSESL!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,650$34,720$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-3,960-3,8600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$30,860$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$500
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-3,608-3,5250-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,966$28,184$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0$411

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaSoulSoul
TrimSESL!Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,930$5,830$1,970$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$3,860$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,608-3,5250-189

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in100.4 in
Length193.5 in161.6 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.553.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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