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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $15,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSSVEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $29,695 $32,163 $14,540 $15,380
Floor mats 195 195    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
CD changer, in-dash       300
Floor mats 146 146    
Rear spoiler   298 325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 195 570 1,925 1,450
Options (change) 146 444 1,720 1,305
Destination 780 780 650 650
Total Price $33,395 $36,470 $18,125 $18,550
Total Invoice $30,621 $33,387 $16,910 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,988
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSSVEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$33,395$36,470$18,125$18,550
Adjustments for Features-4,060-5,7100-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$30,760$18,125$18,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$0
Total Invoice$30,621$33,387$16,910$17,335
Adjustments for Features-3,723-5,2270-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,898$28,160$16,910$16,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,262$0$28

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSSVEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
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$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals   $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  
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$4,855$6,505$795$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$5,710$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,723-5,2270-397

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.8 in
Length190.6 in177.2 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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