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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: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,321

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $29,810
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,146
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0 400
Technology Package   1,785
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net   40
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0 320
Technology Package   1,428
Navigation system   1,600
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,845 4,225
Options (change) 4,179 3,380
Destination 780 795
Total Price $40,745 $34,830
Total Invoice $37,122 $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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,745$34,830
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$34,770
Total Invoice$37,122$32,321
Adjustments for Features0-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$32,265

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.6 in193.7 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested104049%
Total Not Requested107551%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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