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Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $11,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMKSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $40,940
Base Invoice $39,035 $38,212
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Ultimate Package 3,500  
Remote start 425  
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Floor mats   300
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Ultimate Package 3,115  
Remote start 394  
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 12,110 300
Options (change) 11,070 234
Destination 875 885
Total Price $54,485 $42,125
Total Invoice $50,980 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,592
Model Year20112018
ModelMKSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$54,485$42,125
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,355$42,125
Total Invoice$50,980$39,331
Adjustments for Features-1,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,923$39,331

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelMKSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,120$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelMKSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length204.1 in192.8 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height61.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285079%
Total Not Requested76521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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