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Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,400

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,328

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $28,630
Base Invoice $28,562 $26,229
Aluminum trim 195  
Sunroof 1,200 900
Navigation system 1,895 1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895 1,550
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Aluminum trim 168  
Sunroof 1,032 780
Navigation system 1,630 1,561
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770 1,104
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Options (change) 4,680 8,075
Options (change) 4,026 6,795
Destination 740 695
Total Price $36,400 $37,400
Total Invoice $33,328 $33,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$36,400$37,400
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,400$37,010
Total Invoice$33,328$33,719
Adjustments for Features0-352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,328$33,367

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in
Length190.5 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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