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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $12,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $12,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $41,500
Base Invoice $38,212 $39,035
Floor mats 300  
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Ultimate Package   4,000
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Floor mats 234  
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Ultimate Package   3,560
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 300 12,610
Options (change) 234 11,515
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,125 $54,985
Total Invoice $39,331 $51,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,780
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$42,125$54,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$53,580
Total Invoice$39,331$51,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,331$50,111

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,665$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length192.8 in204.1 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height56.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,438 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 in38.6 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 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315080%
Total Not Requested76520%
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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