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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: $38,070

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,708

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $41,500
Base Invoice $30,444 $39,035
Premium Package 3,700  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo organizer 145 160
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Premium Package 3,209  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo organizer 119 142
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 4,040 8,745
Options (change) 3,474 8,059
Destination 790 875
Total Price $38,070 $51,120
Total Invoice $34,708 $47,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,357
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$38,070$51,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$46,960
Total Invoice$34,708$47,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,708$44,065

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimSVBase
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Total Value of Features$2,195$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,904

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132012
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.4,438 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, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
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 controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested224074%
Total Not Requested78026%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

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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