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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: $41,015

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,482

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $34,225
Base Invoice $38,212 $31,523
Floor mats 300  
Package 103A   5,595
Remote start   345
Floor mats 234  
Package 103A   4,812
Remote start   297
Options (change) 300 5,940
Options (change) 234 5,109
Destination 885 850
Total Price $42,125 $41,015
Total Invoice $39,331 $37,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,129
Model Year20182010
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$42,125$41,015
Adjustments for Features-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$41,015
Total Invoice$39,331$37,482
Adjustments for Features-2,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,353$37,482

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182010
ModelMaximaMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,880$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182010
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length192.8 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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