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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $12,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $15,995
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $14,980
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270    
Sunroof 900 900 700
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207    
Sunroof 780 780 625
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 1,330 1,060 1,100
Options (change) 1,108 901 985
Destination 605 605 580
Total Price $29,835 $31,665 $17,675
Total Invoice $27,224 $28,943 $16,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,896
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$29,835$31,665$17,675
Adjustments for Features-3,050-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,785$27,290$17,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$27,224$28,943$16,545
Adjustments for Features-2,783-3,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,441$24,944$16,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSESLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,645$4,970$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-3,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in102.8 in
Length193.5 in176.4 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.2 ft3

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