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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,311

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $17,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $39,010
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $37,059
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Fog lights 310    
Floor mats 175 175  
3.5L V6     4,995
AWD     1,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Fog lights 251    
Floor mats 137 137  
3.5L V6     4,745
AWD     1,896
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 8,255 1,245 8,685
Options (change) 7,140 1,051 8,184
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $33,420 $30,610 $48,620
Total Invoice $30,516 $28,311 $46,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,870
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-20
Total Price$33,420$30,610$48,620
Adjustments for Features-8750-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,545$30,610$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,935$0$0
Total Invoice$30,516$28,311$46,168
Adjustments for Features-7990-5,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$28,311$40,181
Cost Above Minimum$1,406$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$4,265$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-7990-5,987

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length189.8 in205.6 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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