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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: $38,550

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $34,755
Base Invoice $31,845 $32,677
Sport Package 2,000  
Tech Package 1,150  
Floor mats 210  
Package 102A   5,695
Sport Package 1,755  
Tech Package 1,009  
Floor mats 159  
Package 102A   5,069
Options (change) 3,360 5,695
Options (change) 2,923 5,069
Destination 810 875
Total Price $38,550 $41,325
Total Invoice $35,578 $38,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,805
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$38,550$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$40,000
Total Invoice$35,578$38,621
Adjustments for Features0-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$37,383

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length190.6 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested166555%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested241562%
Total Not Requested145038%

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