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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: $33,270

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSESLGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $31,700 $34,750
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Stability control 600 600    
Rear spoiler   370    
Cargo mat     75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Obstacle detection, rear     475  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Stability control 520 520    
Rear spoiler   291    
Cargo mat     60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Obstacle detection, rear     380  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 675 200
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 540 160
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $33,270 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,145
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSESLGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$33,270$35,845
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,285-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$28,985$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSESLGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,065$7,350$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,285$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-185-156

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082018
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.3,560 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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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