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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: $42,500

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $6,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $38,212 $37,809 $44,960
Floor mats 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Cargo net   25 25
Sunroof, large   2,995 1,795
3.0L V6   2,750 2,750
Floor mats 234    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Cargo net   23 23
Sunroof, large   2,726 1,634
3.0L V6   2,503 2,503
Options (change) 675 8,265 7,065
Options (change) 525 7,523 6,431
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $42,500 $49,200 $55,820
Total Invoice $39,622 $46,257 $52,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,927
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6350hp V6350hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,500$49,200$55,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$46,320$50,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$39,622$46,257$52,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,708-4,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,622$43,549$47,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,193

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,350$8,230$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,708-4,574

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length192.8 in193.9 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

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