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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,200

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,678

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $17,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $41,500
Base Invoice $26,229 $39,035
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Sunroof 900  
Appearance Package   2,995
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Sunroof 780  
Appearance Package   2,666
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 6,875 11,580
Options (change) 5,754 10,583
Destination 695 875
Total Price $36,200 $53,955
Total Invoice $32,678 $50,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,833
Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,200$53,955
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,200$49,700
Total Invoice$32,678$50,493
Adjustments for Features0-3,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,678$46,511

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,982

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in204.1 in
Width71.7 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.4 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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