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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: $32,255

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,550 $34,755
Base Invoice $24,976 $32,677
Technology Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Connection Package 3,100  
Floor mats 110  
Sunroof 850 1,200
Package 101A   2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995
Technology Package 1,735  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Connection Package 2,689  
Floor mats 84  
Sunroof 738 1,068
Package 101A   2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886
Options (change) 7,360 4,890
Options (change) 6,373 4,353
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $32,255 $40,520
Total Invoice $29,694 $37,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,994
Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG41/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$32,255$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$38,150
Total Invoice$29,694$37,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,694$35,688

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$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 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,800$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,217

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length189.8 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested87081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

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