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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,695

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,691

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZ
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $34,225
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $31,523
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Package 101A     995
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 1,032
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Package 101A     856
Options (change) 5,790 3,090 2,195
Options (change) 4,990 2,649 1,888
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $34,295 $33,695 $37,270
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,691 $34,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZ
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,295$33,695$37,270
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$33,695$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,691$34,261
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,925$30,691$33,254
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZ
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,780$2,580$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,007

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062010
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in
Length193.5 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested42555%
Total Not Requested35045%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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