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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaMKT
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $44,300
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $41,674
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Elite Package     4,000
255/45VR20     1,350
Aluminum trim     195
3.5L V6     1,995
AWD     0
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Elite Package     3,480
255/45VR20     1,175
Aluminum trim     170
3.5L V6     1,851
AWD     0
Options (change) 8,675 4,575 7,540
Options (change) 7,315 3,998 6,676
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $38,000 $36,150 $52,715
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,979 $49,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,028
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaMKT
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$38,000$36,150$52,715
Adjustments for Features-8000-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$36,150$44,985
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0
Total Invoice$34,239$32,979$49,225
Adjustments for Features-7210-7,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,518$32,979$42,007
Cost Above Minimum$539$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaMKT
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,855$4,055$11,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210-7,218

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in117.9 in
Length193.5 in207.6 in
Width71.7 in76.0 in
Height58.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.539.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.575.9 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%

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