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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: $34,830

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $69

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,810
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,146
Floor mats 160 160  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Technology Package     1,785
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     400
Floor mats 121 121  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,600
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Technology Package     1,428
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     320
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 4,225
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,380
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $34,830
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $32,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $859
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$34,830
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$33,830
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$32,321
Adjustments for Features-1810-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$31,393
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
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$2,225$2,025$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-928

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length193.5 in193.7 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.6 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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 key250No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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