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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,060

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,505

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda6MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,810 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $28,146 $26,229 $28,286
Technology Package 1,785    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Rear spoiler 400   370
Sunroof wind deflector 70 100 100
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Technology Package 1,428    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 160    
Rear spoiler 320   291
Sunroof wind deflector 56 71 71
Navigation system 1,600 1,561 1,561
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 4,455 7,225 5,045
Options (change) 3,564 6,282 4,360
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $35,060 $36,550 $36,620
Total Invoice $32,505 $33,206 $33,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda6MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,060$36,550$36,620
Adjustments for Features0-200-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$32,505$33,206$33,341
Adjustments for Features0-182-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,505$33,024$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda6MaximaMaxima
Trims Grand TouringSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,750$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-91

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda6Maxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.2 in
Length193.7 in193.5 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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