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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $21,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $14,540 $15,380
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405 375  
Body kit 420 420    
Remote start     250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344 325  
Body kit 349 349    
Remote start     215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 927 927 1,935 1,250
Destination 885 885 650 650
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,629
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$39,700$42,950$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-9,975-12,4750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,725$30,475$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$100$0
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-9,295-11,6250-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,699$28,399$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$55$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaSpectraSpectra
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$11,420$13,920$1,445$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,975$12,475$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,295-11,6250-210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.8 in
Length192.8 in177.2 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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