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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: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Floor mats 235 235        
Technology Package 1,290          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375        
Sunroof     1,200 1,200    
Floor mats 0 0        
Technology Package 0          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0        
Sunroof     1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 1,900 610 1,200 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,092 1,092 0 0
Destination 885 885 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,997
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$31,780$37,005$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,130-3,030-5,355-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,405$39,005$39,105$43,400$43,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$100$4,395$4,495

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,450$6,980$6,880$9,205$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,130$3,030$5,355$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-2,958-2,864-5,040-4,946

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length191.9 in193.9 in
Width72.0 in73.4 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested70021%

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