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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: $34,370

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,297

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $29,320
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $27,098
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 70
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Rear spoiler   370 400
Technology Package     1,785
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 56
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,600
Rear spoiler   291 320
Technology Package     1,428
Options (change) 7,225 5,045 4,255
Options (change) 6,282 4,360 3,404
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $36,550 $36,620 $34,370
Total Invoice $33,206 $33,341 $31,297

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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: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,727
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,550$36,620$34,370
Adjustments for Features-200-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,206$33,341$31,297
Adjustments for Features-182-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,024$33,250$31,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLs 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
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$2,750$2,650$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-182-910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,579 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

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

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%

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 key250Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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