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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: $26,470

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,808

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,986

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Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLi Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,621
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Rear spoiler   370 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195
Cargo mat     75
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     370
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Rear spoiler   291 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     156
Cargo mat     60
Universal garage door opener     80
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     296
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Options (change) 4,425 2,245 1,690
Options (change) 3,870 1,948 1,352
Destination 695 695 835
Total Price $33,750 $33,820 $26,470
Total Invoice $30,794 $30,929 $24,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,368
Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLi Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$33,750$33,820$26,470
Adjustments for Features-3,965-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$29,955$26,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$30,794$30,929$24,808
Adjustments for Features-3,618-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,176$27,394$24,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6
TrimSESLi Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,315$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$3,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,618-3,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082016
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.4 in
Length193.5 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested207598%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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