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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $34,755
Base Invoice $25,116 $32,677
Premium Package 4,230  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 110  
Package 101A   2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995
Sunroof   1,200
Premium Package 3,669  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 84  
Package 101A   2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886
Sunroof   1,068
Options (change) 7,420 4,890
Options (change) 6,423 4,353
Destination 760 875
Total Price $34,980 $40,520
Total Invoice $32,299 $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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,029
Model Year20112012
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$34,980$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$37,765
Total Invoice$32,299$37,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,299$35,328

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112012
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 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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-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$2,200$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,577

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length190.7 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,370 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
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
Total Requested87079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

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