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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $8,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $34,645
Base Invoice $23,697 $32,565
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Floor mats 180  
Package 102A   5,695
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Floor mats 146  
Package 102A   5,069
Options (change) 6,635 5,695
Options (change) 5,719 5,069
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $41,215
Total Invoice $30,196 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,360
Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,985$41,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$39,125
Total Invoice$30,196$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-1,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$36,556

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaMKZ
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,953

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,357 lb.3,598 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 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested241562%
Total Not Requested145038%

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