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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,195

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,809

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $30,980
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $28,562
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900    
Premium Package 4,400    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system     1,895
Xenon HID headlights     495
Sunroof     1,200
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780    
Premium Package 3,817    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Floor mats 134 134  
Navigation system     1,630
Xenon HID headlights     426
Sunroof     1,032
Options (change) 7,970 2,170 3,590
Options (change) 6,927 1,869 3,088
Destination 625 625 740
Total Price $32,595 $31,195 $35,310
Total Invoice $29,798 $28,809 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,700
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$32,595$31,195$35,310
Adjustments for Features-7000-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,195$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$28,809$32,390
Adjustments for Features-6400-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,158$28,809$31,509
Cost Above Minimum$349$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,065$2,365$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$960
Value of Feature Adjustments-6400-881

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072008
ModelAltimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length189.8 in190.5 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested380083%
Total Not Requested80017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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