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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: $35,605

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,647

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $40,940
Base Invoice $28,562 $38,212
Navigation system 1,895  
Remote start 295  
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Floor mats   300
Navigation system 1,630  
Remote start 257  
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 3,885 300
Options (change) 3,345 234
Destination 740 885
Total Price $35,605 $42,125
Total Invoice $32,647 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,058
Model Year20082018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,605$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$37,170
Total Invoice$32,647$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-4,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,647$34,705

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,375$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,626

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelMKZMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.5 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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