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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,155

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,293

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,925
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $27,608
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 700
Satellite radio 350 350 430
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cassette player     200
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 609
Satellite radio 304 304 344
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,740
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cassette player     160
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,670
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,125
Destination 605 605 560
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $34,155
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,074
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$34,155
Adjustments for Features-2000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$34,030
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,293
Adjustments for Features-1810-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$31,178
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,250$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-115

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.3 in
Length193.5 in186.8 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152554%
Total Not Requested132546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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