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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $23,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $21,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Premium Package 2,460        
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Floor mats 175 175      
Door sill trim plates 170 170      
Stability control   600      
Select Plus Package     1,255    
CD player, remote     335 335  
2.7L V6     2,250    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750  
Premium Package 2,134        
6-speed shiftable CVT 463        
Technology Package 1,735 1,735      
Floor mats 134 134      
Door sill trim plates 134 134      
Stability control   520      
Select Plus Package     1,143    
CD player, remote     305 305  
2.7L V6     2,048    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 5,590 2,085 0
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 5,089 1,898 0
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $54,470 $57,635 $66,180
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $50,412 $53,283 $61,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,659
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$31,180$33,020$54,470$57,635$66,180
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,830-8,105-10,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$48,640$49,530$56,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0$890$7,410
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$50,412$53,283$61,105
Adjustments for Features-2750-5,396-7,493-9,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$45,016$45,790$51,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0$774$6,736

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$4,715$10,545$12,820$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,830$8,105$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-5,396-7,493-9,353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.9 in
Length189.8 in201.4 in
Width70.7 in75.3 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested357580%
Total Not Requested87520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Boost gauge75No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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