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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: $34,055

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,218

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $29,925
Base Invoice $32,163 $27,608
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 195  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Cargo organizer 145 150
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof   700
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 146  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Cargo organizer 117 125
Navigation system   1,740
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Sunroof   609
Options (change) 4,990 3,570
Options (change) 4,296 3,050
Destination 780 560
Total Price $40,890 $34,055
Total Invoice $37,239 $31,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,575
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/40-18
Total Price$40,890$34,055
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$34,055
Total Invoice$37,239$31,218
Adjustments for Features-4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,793$31,218

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4460

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.3 in
Length190.6 in186.8 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested101548%
Total Not Requested110052%
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 streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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