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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: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $38,490
Base Invoice $32,163 $35,461
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Navigation Package   2,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation Package   2,576
Panoramic sunroof   1,458
Options (change) 5,345 4,690
Options (change) 4,613 4,034
Destination 780 825
Total Price $41,245 $44,005
Total Invoice $37,556 $40,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,358
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$41,245$44,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$42,470
Total Invoice$37,556$40,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,556$38,914

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.6 in204.1 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested192078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested104063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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