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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,910

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,275

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda6
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $29,810
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $28,146
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 1,785
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 70
Rear spoiler   370 400
Navigation system     2,000
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 1,428
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 56
Rear spoiler   292 320
Navigation system     1,600
Options (change) 9,175 3,545 4,255
Options (change) 7,953 3,015 3,404
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $34,340 $32,910 $34,860
Total Invoice $31,329 $30,275 $32,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda6
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$34,340$32,910$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-50-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$32,860$34,460
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,329$30,275$32,345
Adjustments for Features0-46-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,329$30,229$31,974
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaMazda6
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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$2,075$2,125$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-371

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length189.8 in193.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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 lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested132570%
Total Not Requested57530%

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