Baglier Mazda Model Comparison: 2018 Mazda6 VS 2018 Nissan Altima

While the bigger, bulkier crossover has dethroned the sedan as America's favorite passenger vehicle, sedans are still a popular choice. A sedan gives you a lower center of gravity, less body roll and superior grip — which is why they're so fun to drive. When you don't need the added utility of an SUV or crossover, consider the 2018 Mazda6. It has the dynamic driving feel you want as well as the safe, comfortable cabin and large trunk you need for daily driving. To help you decide, we've compared the 2018 Mazda6 against its popular rival the 2018 Nissan Altima below. Read on to discover what makes the 2018 Mazda6 so remarkable! Then, when you're ready for a test drive, head on down to our showroom. Or, just browse our inventory right here on our site. You can even schedule a test drive directly from our inventory when you find the model that's perfect for you.

2018 Mazda6		2018 Nissan Altima
310 lb/ft	Max Available Torque	251 lb/ft
Standard	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control	Additional Upgrade
Standard	Active Blind Spot Monitoring	Additional Upgrade
$21,950	Starting MSRP	$23,260

2018 Mazda6

2018 Nissan Altima

310 lb/ft

Max Available Torque

251 lb/ft

Standard

Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control

Additional Upgrade

Standard

Active Blind Spot Monitoring

Additional Upgrade

$21,950

Starting MSRP

$23,260

Design Showdown: 2018 Mazda6 VS 2018 Nissan Altima

There's a level of premium trim that comes standard on the 2018 Mazda6 that the 2018 Nissan Altima simply doesn't match. When you climb inside the base 2018 Mazda6, you'll be greeted by a beautiful 8” Mazda CONNECT™ infotainment touch screen and dual zone automatic climate control. While you and your passenger are setting the perfect temperature for your own comfort level and connecting your devices through standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® integration, those stuck inside the base Nissan Altima get only single-zone, manual air conditioning and no infotainment screen. That also means only basic, voice-activated smartphone connectivity comes standard on the 2018 Nissan Altima.

Performance Showdown: 2018 Mazda6 VS 2018 Nissan Altima

You'll get a handful of extra horsepower in the base 2018 Mazda6 compared to the entry level 2018 Nissan Altima. However, the Nissan Altima offers an available V6 engine upgrade. For its part, the 2018 Mazda6 also offers an engine upgrade — a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 310 pounds-feet of torque. That's more than even the V6 2018 Nissan Altima creates. Best of all, the SKYACTIV®-G engine has been specially tuned by Mazda to deliver its maximum torque early in the power band for instantaneous acceleration off the line, and the Dynamic Pressure Turbo is uniquely designed to all but eliminate turbo lag.

Safety Showdown: 2018 Mazda6 VS 2018 Nissan Altima

Unlike the 2018 Nissan Altima, standard daytime running lights give the 2018 Mazda6 a modern look while simultaneously helping you be seen in low-visibility weather. You also get more standard driver assistance features in the Mazda6 — blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert are both standard on the 2018 Mazda6 but will cost you extra on the 2018 Nissan Altima. These are just a few of the many features that make the 2018 Mazda6 impressively safe; talk to us to learn more.

Zoom Zoom Away in a Brand New Mazda at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA

The design masters at Mazda have crafted a variety of vehicles in every shape and size to fit everyone's needs — but they all begin the same way: as a mere block of clay. Today, Mazda uses more clay than any manufacturer. It's their “KODO: Soul of Motion” design philosophy that makes Mazda vehicles so remarkable to look at. Each car's shape and ideal lines are carved from clay before any computer design tools are brought in. The result? Truly beautiful vehicles. Mazda then equips them with SKYACTIV®-G engines for efficient performance and i-ACTIVSENSE® driver assistance features for safety and peace of mind. At Baglier Mazda, we're thrilled to serve Western Pennsylvania with the finest selection of Mazda vehicles. Continue browsing our informative research pages like this one, or visit our location when you're ready for a test drive. Our warm and friendly sales team will be glad to greet you at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001.