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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: $42,500

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $40,940
Base Invoice $32,521 $38,212
Technology Package 2,250  
Preferred Package 5,375  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Cargo net 25  
Floor mats   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Technology Package 2,048  
Preferred Package 4,892  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Cargo net 23  
Floor mats   234
Illuminated door sill trim plates   291
Options (change) 11,875 675
Options (change) 10,857 525
Destination 895 885
Total Price $46,960 $42,500
Total Invoice $44,273 $39,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,101
Model Year20142018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$46,960$42,500
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,255$42,500
Total Invoice$44,273$39,622
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,723$39,622

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142018
ModelMKZMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure 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 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142018
ModelMKZMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length194.1 in192.8 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested245064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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