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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: $15,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $15,995
Base Invoice $29,695 $32,163 $14,980
Floor mats 195 195  
Rear spoiler   375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Floor mats 146 146  
Rear spoiler   298  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 195 570 1,100
Options (change) 146 444 985
Destination 780 780 580
Total Price $33,395 $36,470 $17,675
Total Invoice $30,621 $33,387 $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: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,560
Model Year201220122006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$33,395$36,470$17,675
Adjustments for Features-3,835-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,560$30,985$17,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$30,621$33,387$16,545
Adjustments for Features-3,516-5,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,105$28,366$16,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,261$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201220122006
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectra
TrimSSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,280$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,516-5,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.8 in
Length190.6 in176.4 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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