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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $38,850
Base Invoice $37,652 $36,908
Floor mats 220  
Elite Package   3,250
3.5L V6   4,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
AWD   1,995
Floor mats 167  
Elite Package   2,958
3.5L V6   4,746
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
AWD   1,894
Options (change) 220 11,935
Options (change) 167 11,141
Destination 885 895
Total Price $41,445 $51,680
Total Invoice $38,704 $48,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,261
Model Year20172015
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$41,445$51,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$49,590
Total Invoice$38,704$48,944
Adjustments for Features0-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,704$46,965

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172015
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172015
ModelMaximaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length192.8 in205.6 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height56.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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