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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: $34,350

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $32,521 $26,229 $28,286
Select Package 1,145    
Aluminum trim 195    
Sunroof 1,200 900 900
3.7L V6 1,230    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Select Package 1,042    
Aluminum trim 178    
Sunroof 1,092 780 780
3.7L V6 1,168    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,770 5,325 2,775
Options (change) 3,480 4,650 2,437
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $38,855 $34,650 $34,350
Total Invoice $36,896 $31,574 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,855$34,650$34,350
Adjustments for Features-3,280-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,575$34,350$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$36,896$31,574$31,418
Adjustments for Features-3,115-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,781$31,301$31,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZMaximaMaxima
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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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$6,405$3,425$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,115-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelMKZMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length194.1 in193.5 in
Width73.4 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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