Article Comments - Mazda 6 vs. Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima

120 messages, Last post on Feb 27, 2009 at 2:31 PM

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Finding the Sweet Spot in Family Sedans - After all the poking, prodding, driving and scoring, the $30,690 2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring earns a total of 70.3 points in our comparison for a 1st-place finish. (more)

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#18 of 120 Re: Will adding the $4,200 Premium package turn the tables? [maxamillion1] by cx7lover Sep 09, 2008 (3:15 am)
Replying to: maxamillion1 (Sep 09, 2008 1:49 am) Because the SL has the HID's, dual climate, leather, and other things that are on the MAZDA 6 GT... you know, comparable features? The SE is inline with the Touring. Even then when the Touring is equipped with the optional leather/cloth seats and dual climate pkg, it's still cheaper than the Altima. The 6 is just a nicer choice. I've been in both and I was impressed with the 6 way more than the Altima, the Altima was too simple inside and the gauges near blinded me. I could barely read them on my test drive. Replies to this message: maxamillion1 (Sep 09, 2008 7:03 am) cx7lover (Sep 10, 2008 9:37 am) maxamillion1 (Sep 10, 2008 10:34 am) and 9 more...
#21 of 120 Re: [mosesnamibia] by stephen987 Sep 09, 2008 (5:08 am)
I never thought I'd see the phrase "Namibia's largest online showroom of cars." Then again, I wasn't looking for it.
#22 of 120 Re: [ribbonspeakers] by jeffyscott Sep 09, 2008 (5:15 am)
Replying to: ribbonspeakers (Sep 08, 2008 2:09 pm) customers reported it was like a Lexus...After driving it I'd have to agree. Since Lexus = Toyota, to me this would mean the new Mazda6 is like a Camry. I'm not saying it is...just pointing out that not everyone wants a car that is "like a Lexus". Though many certainly do, which is why 400,000+ Camrys are sold each year in the US.
#23 of 120 Re: Will adding the $4,200 Premium package turn the tables? [cx7lover] by maxamillion1 Sep 09, 2008 (7:03 am)
Replying to: cx7lover (Sep 09, 2008 3:15 am) Again comparable features can be added to the SE to net features found in the the 3.5SL. At first you say the 3.5SE competes with the Touring...then you say the 3.5SL competes with the Grand Touring...but because of Nissan's infamous packaging you'd have to get the technology pkg to get the VDC you'd want which would make the cars "uncomparable" in comparison because of your lack for needing navigation. Yet the 3.5SE model, which can be had with every option that is available on the 3.5SL can be had with VDC and without Navigation but somehow it doesn't compete with the Grand Touring model because its standard equipment falls below that of the mazda6 grand touring even though with options, it would be better suited to compete with both the Touring and Grand Touring than the Altima 3.5SL model would be. Seems the way you are trying to compare them, the 3.5SE ends up being the best one of the bunch to be compred against. It can be equipped with cloth upholstery to compete with the Touring models and it can be loaded to the gills with rearview camera, navigation and other options along with a sports tuned suspesnsion to compete with the top of the line mazda6 GT. The 3.5SE can be had with EVERY option that is available on the 3.5SL which would in essense make it better eqiupped than the Mazda6 Touring you talk about and more in line with the Grand Touring since the SL that you claim competes with the 6 GT would have fewer features than said loaded 3.5SE. The premium pkgs neats the following options: dual zone automatic climate control, full leather upholstery, rear a/c vents, BOSE Am/Fm/CD6/XM with 8 speakers, metallic trim, heated front seats, leather shift knob, power lumbar support, xenon auto on/off headlamps, auto dimming rearview mirror, and everything else that comes standard on the 3.5SL. There is no denying that the 6 is the better equipped car and there is no denying that the Altima is too expensive for what you get.But to say that the 3.5SE only competes with the Mazda6 Touring because it has less standard features (but optional features that would make it better equippped and MORE expensive than the 3.5SL) is saying too that the 3.5SL is a better competitor with the Touring model when in the end the 3.5SE can be had with more "comparable" features to the Touring or Grand Touring than the 3.5SL model could. Both the 3.5SE and 3.5SL models come up real short on features compared to the any Mazda6 Grand Touring, but the 3.5SL's smallish 16 inch wheels, more luxurious ride and cushier handling would fail against any Mazda6 model. The 3.5SE would at least stand a chance. Afterall this comparison test was done to prove which sedan was the sportiest, which sedan was the best..no doubt the 3.5SL would have lost more points in handling than a 3.5SE would have. The Altima's gauges nearly blinded you? Maybe you should have tried adjusting them can't be any worse than the blue/red found in the Mazda6 when lit to the highest brightness settings. Replies to this message: cx7lover (Sep 10, 2008 9:37 am) maxamillion1 (Sep 10, 2008 10:34 am) cx7lover (Sep 11, 2008 12:50 am) and 8 more...
#24 of 120 Japan only? by usa1 Sep 09, 2008 (8:20 am)
Too bad only Japan makes mid size sedans today. I wish Chevrolet, Ford, VW, etc made something worthy of including in a comparison test. Oh yeah, they do. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Sep 09, 2008 9:14 am) m6user (Sep 09, 2008 9:20 am) jeffyscott (Sep 09, 2008 9:51 am)
#25 of 120 Re: Japan only? [usa1] by aviboy97 Sep 09, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: usa1 (Sep 09, 2008 8:20 am) My guess is that is was a quick test to see how the Mazda6 stacks up against what Mazda considers their direct competition. However, Mazda also considers the Passat, Fusion, and Camry their direct competitors. Why they were excluded is beyond me. Replies to this message: m6user (Sep 09, 2008 9:20 am) jeffyscott (Sep 09, 2008 9:51 am)
#26 of 120 Re: Japan only? [aviboy97] by m6user Sep 09, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 09, 2008 9:14 am) My guess is that is was a quick test You answered your own question. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Sep 09, 2008 9:51 am)
#27 of 120 Re: Japan only? [m6user] by jeffyscott Sep 09, 2008 (9:51 am)
Replying to: m6user (Sep 09, 2008 9:20 am) I'd assume the choices were made because the last time the Accord was #1, but that model has changed, and the Altima was #2: http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=123842/pageNumber=5