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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $30,980
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $28,562
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  
Navigation system     1,895
Xenon HID headlights     495
Sunroof     1,200
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  
Navigation system     1,630
Xenon HID headlights     426
Sunroof     1,032
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 3,590
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 3,088
Destination 695 695 740
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $35,310
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 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$31,180$33,020$35,310
Adjustments for Features-3000-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$32,390
Adjustments for Features-2750-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920092008
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$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$3,365$3,065$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-170

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.8 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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested300067%
Total Not Requested145033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

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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