2017 Lincoln MKZ vs 2017 Nissan Maxima

2017 Lincoln MKZ

2017 Nissan Maxima

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKZ Black Label AWD	20	28	$46,737	$49,720
MKZ Black Label FWD	21	31	$44,960	$47,830
MKZ Hybrid Black Label FWD	41	38	$44,960	$47,830
MKZ Hybrid Premiere FWD	41	38	$33,412	$35,170
MKZ Hybrid Reserve FWD	41	38	$37,488	$39,670
MKZ Hybrid Select FWD	41	38	$35,074	$36,920
MKZ Premiere AWD	20	28	$35,207	$37,060
MKZ Premiere FWD	21	31	$33,412	$35,170
MKZ Reserve AWD	20	28	$39,275	$41,560
MKZ Reserve FWD	21	31	$37,488	$39,670
MKZ Select AWD	20	28	$36,869	$38,810
MKZ Select FWD	21	31	$35,074	$36,920

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	21	30	$37,652	$40,340
Maxima S 3.5L	21	30	$30,447	$32,610
Maxima SL 3.5L	21	30	$34,772	$37,250
Maxima SR 3.5L	21	30	$35,500	$38,030
Maxima SV 3.5L	21	30	$32,293	$34,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,737

$37,652

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,720

$40,340

Monthly Payment Estimate

$829 / month

$672 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With available 400-hp, all-wheel-drive performance, plus a new face and more features, the 2017 MKZ could be an advance team for a different sort of Lincoln.

The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser.

TCC Likes

400-hp engine option
Distinctive styling
Sporty driving feel

Plush cabin
Available adjustable sport suspension
Firm, deep buckets

TCC Dislikes

Driving modes don't do much
Turbo-4 is a little coarse for a luxury car
What brand is this?

...that doesn't sound all that great
Front-drive, CVT isn't a recipe for thrills
No alternative powertrain

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.5

96.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

194.1

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

56.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

14.3

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

12.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40VR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40VR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3900

3608

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 3000

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5500

300 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKZ

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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