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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: $36,400

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,328

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,980
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,562
Sensory Package 2,550  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Floor mats 175  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550 895
Sunroof 900 1,200
Navigation system 1,800 1,895
Aluminum trim   195
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sensory Package 2,213  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Floor mats 131  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104 770
Sunroof 780 1,032
Navigation system 1,561 1,630
Aluminum trim   168
Xenon HID headlights   426
Options (change) 8,075 4,680
Options (change) 6,795 4,026
Destination 695 740
Total Price $37,400 $36,400
Total Invoice $33,719 $33,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39
Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,400$36,400
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,010$36,400
Total Invoice$33,719$33,328
Adjustments for Features-3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,367$33,328

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3520

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in
Length193.5 in190.5 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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