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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: $25,050

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,953

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $22,360
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $20,667
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof 900 900 700
Rear spoiler 270   325
Satellite radio   350 430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Cassette player     200
Floor mats 121 121  
Sunroof 780 780 560
Rear spoiler 207   260
Satellite radio   304 344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     40
Cassette player     160
Options (change) 1,330 1,410 2,020
Options (change) 1,108 1,205 1,616
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $29,835 $32,015 $25,050
Total Invoice $27,224 $29,247 $22,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,971
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,835$32,015$25,050
Adjustments for Features-1,425-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,410$29,065$25,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$27,224$29,247$22,953
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,924$26,552$22,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,775$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,300-2,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062008
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.3,287 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
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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