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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,910

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,966

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda6AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,330 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $22,482 $22,681 $26,565
Grand Touring Package 4,135    
235/45WR18 0    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760    
Navigation system 2,000    
Sunroof wind deflector 70 100 100
Rear spoiler 400   370
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Grand Touring Package 3,806    
235/45WR18 0    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408    
Navigation system 1,600    
Sunroof wind deflector 0 71 71
Rear spoiler 0   292
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Options (change) 8,365 9,175 3,545
Options (change) 6,814 7,953 3,015
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $33,365 $34,340 $32,910
Total Invoice $29,966 $31,329 $30,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda6AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,365$34,340$32,910
Adjustments for Features-3500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,015$34,340$32,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$29,966$31,329$30,275
Adjustments for Features-3140-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,652$31,329$30,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda6AltimaAltima
Trims3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,175$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3140-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda6Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length193.7 in189.8 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested347578%
Total Not Requested97522%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287582%
Total Not Requested65018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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