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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $17,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMKT
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $44,300
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $41,674
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Fog lights 310    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Elite Package     4,000
3.5L V6     1,995
AWD     0
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Fog lights 251    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Elite Package     3,480
3.5L V6     1,851
AWD     0
Options (change) 8,255 3,245 5,995
Options (change) 7,140 2,786 5,331
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $33,420 $32,610 $51,170
Total Invoice $30,516 $30,046 $47,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,015
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMKT
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-19
Total Price$33,420$32,610$51,170
Adjustments for Features0-50-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$32,560$42,765
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,516$30,046$47,880
Adjustments for Features0-46-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$30,000$40,015
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMKT
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
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$4,030$4,080$12,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-7,865

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in117.9 in
Length189.8 in207.6 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.939.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.975.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%

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