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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: $31,280

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,554

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,195
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,519
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 4,845 250
Options (change) 4,179 200
Destination 780 835
Total Price $40,745 $31,280
Total Invoice $37,122 $29,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,626
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-19
Total Price$40,745$31,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$30,160
Total Invoice$37,122$29,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$28,496

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaMazda6
TrimSVi 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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,630$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,058

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length190.6 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested114054%
Total Not Requested97546%

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