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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSESLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Stability control 600 600      
Floor mats 175 175      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Sunroof 900 900      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550        
CD player, remote     335 335  
Select Plus Package     1,255    
245/40VR20     750    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750  
Aluminum trim         0
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Stability control 520 520      
Floor mats 131 131      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Sunroof 780 780      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104        
CD player, remote     305 305  
Select Plus Package     1,143    
245/40VR20     683    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593  
Aluminum trim         0
Options (change) 8,675 4,575 4,090 2,085 0
Options (change) 7,315 3,998 3,724 1,898 0
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $38,000 $36,150 $52,970 $57,635 $66,180
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,979 $49,047 $53,283 $61,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,248
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSESLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$38,000$36,150$52,970$57,635$66,180
Adjustments for Features-8000-5,205-7,555-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$36,150$47,765$50,080$56,800
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0$2,315$9,035
Total Invoice$34,239$32,979$49,047$53,283$61,105
Adjustments for Features-7210-4,820-6,985-8,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,518$32,979$44,227$46,298$52,444
Cost Above Minimum$539$0$0$2,071$8,217

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSESLSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$4,615$9,820$12,170$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$5,205$7,555$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210-4,820-6,985-8,661

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in117.9 in
Length193.5 in201.4 in
Width71.7 in75.3 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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