2017 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2017 Nissan Altima

2017 Mazda MAZDA6

2017 Nissan Altima

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2017.5 Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 2017.5 Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$28,991	$30,695
Mazda6 2017.5 Sport Automatic	26	35	$21,842	$22,995
Mazda6 2017.5 Sport Manual	24	34	$20,954	$21,945
Mazda6 2017.5 Touring Automatic	26	35	$23,848	$25,245
Mazda6 2017.5 Touring Manual	24	34	$22,858	$24,195
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$28,991	$30,695
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$21,842	$22,995
Mazda6 Sport Manual	24	34	$20,954	$21,945
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$23,848	$25,245
Mazda6 Touring Manual	24	34	$22,858	$24,195

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2.5 S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	27	39	$21,348	$22,900
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	27	39	$26,621	$28,570
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	26	37	$22,808	$24,470
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	39	$23,729	$25,460
Altima 2.5 Sedan	27	39	$21,446	$22,500
Altima 2017.5 2.5 S Sedan	27	39	$21,348	$22,900
Altima 2017.5 2.5 SL Sedan	27	39	$26,900	$28,870
Altima 2017.5 2.5 SR Sedan	26	37	$22,808	$24,470
Altima 2017.5 2.5 SV Sedan	27	39	$24,008	$25,760
Altima 2017.5 2.5 Sedan	27	39	N/A	N/A
Altima 2017.5 3.5 SL Sedan	22	32	$30,732	$32,990
Altima 2017.5 3.5 SR Sedan	22	32	N/A	N/A
Altima 3.5 SL Sedan	22	32	$30,453	$32,690
Altima 3.5 SR Sedan	22	32	$26,082	$27,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,991

$21,348

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,695

$22,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$512 / month

$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Unless you're just power-hungry, the 2017 Mazda 6 remains one of the best family-sedan choices you can make.

The 2017 Nissan Altima remains a fine mainstream choice, but rivals with newer designs offer far more technology.

TCC Likes

Stylish inside and out
Sportiest car in its class
Stellar fuel economy

Quiet, comfortable ride
Improved infotainment
Infiniti-esque design

TCC Dislikes

Rear seat headroom suffers
40 mpg i-eLoop system only available on top trim level
No V-6 or turbo option

Borderline bland interior
CVT is the only transmission available
Not especially sporty, even in SR guise

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

101.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

56.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

191.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

15.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P215/60TR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3250

3212

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

185 @ 3250

177 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 5700

179 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.81

4.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

0.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Nissan Altima

Body Style

2017.5 Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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