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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,225

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,535

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaSportage
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $21,900
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,480
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200
Rear spoiler   370 150
Luxury Package     1,300
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,075
Rear spoiler   291 120
Luxury Package     1,185
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,650
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,380
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $25,225
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $23,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaSportage
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$36,450$36,520$25,225
Adjustments for Features-2,040-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$34,580$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$23,535
Adjustments for Features-1,854-1,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,281$31,503$23,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaSportage
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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  
Total Value of Features$5,180$5,080$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,854-1,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082009
ModelMaximaSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length193.5 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.566.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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