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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $21,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $20,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $41,500
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $39,035
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Ultimate Package     3,500
3.5L V6     5,000
AWD     1,890
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Ultimate Package     3,115
3.5L V6     4,650
AWD     1,758
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 10,390
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 9,523
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $52,765
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $49,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,811
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaMKS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/45-19
Total Price$31,180$33,020$52,765
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$47,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$49,433
Adjustments for Features-2750-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$44,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200920092011
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,615$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-5,265

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
ModelAltimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length189.8 in204.1 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,438 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 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 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, leather250No
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
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 MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135037%
Total Not Requested226563%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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