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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimSESLBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $33,431 $42,869
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900 1,200 1,475
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Polished alloy wheels 1,550      
245/40VR19     750  
Reserve Package     4,420  
3.7L V6     1,300 1,300
Cargo net     25 25
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780 1,092 1,343
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Polished alloy wheels 1,102      
245/40VR19     683  
Reserve Package     4,022  
3.7L V6     1,235 1,235
Cargo net     23 23
Options (change) 9,140 4,890 7,695 2,800
Options (change) 7,653 4,210 7,055 2,601
Destination 605 605 895 895
Total Price $37,645 $35,495 $43,780 $49,300
Total Invoice $33,769 $32,252 $41,381 $46,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,737
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimSESLBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,645$35,495$43,780$49,300
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,705-6,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$35,495$38,075$42,770
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$0$4,695
Total Invoice$33,769$32,252$41,381$46,365
Adjustments for Features-1790-5,392-6,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$32,252$35,989$40,224
Cost Above Minimum$1,338$0$0$4,235

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimSESLBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,600$8,305$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,705$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-1790-5,392-6,141

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.2 in
Length193.5 in194.1 in
Width71.7 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

245/40VR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested152546%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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