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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: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $38,212 $33,431 $42,869
Floor mats 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Cargo net   25 25
Floor mats 234    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 675 11,235 6,815
Options (change) 525 10,277 6,255
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $42,500 $47,320 $53,315
Total Invoice $39,622 $44,603 $50,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,500$47,320$53,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$44,765$49,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$39,622$44,603$50,019
Adjustments for Features0-2,408-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,622$42,195$46,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,020

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack 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
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, high-speed or partial$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  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$5,200$7,755$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,408-3,804

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length192.8 in194.1 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,829 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested267580%
Total Not Requested67520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

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