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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: $34,350

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMKSMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $37,059 $26,229 $28,286
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 1,695 5,325 2,775
Options (change) 1,543 4,650 2,437
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $41,630 $34,650 $34,350
Total Invoice $39,527 $31,574 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,566
Model Year201620082008
ModelMKSMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,630$34,650$34,350
Adjustments for Features-3,855-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,775$34,350$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$39,527$31,574$31,418
Adjustments for Features-3,660-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$31,301$31,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620082008
ModelMKSMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,445$3,890$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,660-2730

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162008
ModelMKSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length205.6 in193.5 in
Width75.9 in71.7 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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