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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: $41,480

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $20,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,739

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMaximaContinentalContinental
TrimSVReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $32,163 $51,101 $59,291
Premium Package 3,300    
Tech Package 1,850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235    
Floor mats 195    
CD player, remote   335  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750
3.0L V6   3,265 3,265
AWD   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,862    
Tech Package 1,605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Floor mats 146    
CD player, remote   305  
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593
3.0L V6   2,972 2,972
AWD   1,890 1,880
Options (change) 5,580 7,350 7,015
Options (change) 4,796 6,760 6,445
Destination 780 925 925
Total Price $41,480 $62,350 $71,015
Total Invoice $37,739 $58,786 $66,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,151
Model Year201220172017
ModelMaximaContinentalContinental
TrimSVReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$41,480$62,350$71,015
Adjustments for Features0-8,375-9,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$53,975$61,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,115
Total Invoice$37,739$58,786$66,661
Adjustments for Features0-7,896-9,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,739$50,890$57,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,455

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year201220172017
ModelMaximaContinentalContinental
TrimSVReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,380$11,755$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,375$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,896-9,316

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.9 in
Length190.6 in201.4 in
Width73.2 in75.3 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested229093%
Total Not Requested1807%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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