Sporty handling; strong fuel economy; long list of tech features; ample rear-seat room
Choppy ride quality with 19-inch wheels; difficult navigation system; small trunk; heated seats only available on the most expensive trim
The Touring trim gains a new option package that adds a power moonroof, Bose audio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Base models receive 1-touch up/down power windows.
While we're impressed by the wide array of electronics on the upscale Grand Touring model, a mid-level Mazda6 Touring is fine with us. It includes everything you need without going overboard. And unless you just have to have a stick, we suggest the faster, more efficient 6-speed automatic. It'll be easier to resell, too.Find aMazda6 for sale
The 2015 Mazda6 is offered in three trim levels: i Sport, i Touring and i Grand Touring. The Sport and Touring offer a choice between a manual or automatic transmission, while the Grand Touring comes equipped only with an automatic.
The Mazda6 i Sport ($20,020) comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, remote keyless entry, push-button start, an AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers and a USB audio input, 17-in alloy wheels, dual power mirrors, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, a 6-way manual driver's seat with manual lumbar support, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a leather-wrapped shift knob, steering wheel and parking brake handle. Add an extra $1,705 to get the automatic transmission and you'll also gain a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a 5.8-in color touchscreen display, Pandora Internet Radio, audio menu voice command and an HD Radio.
There are no option packages for the Sport, although some dealer-installed options include rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and front fog lights.
The Mazda6 i Touring ($24,675) has all the features found on the automatic-equipped Sport trim plus dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a blind spot monitor and a power driver's seat. The Mazda6 Touring also boasts leatherette seats, Advanced Key keyless entry and start, handsome 19-in alloys and rear cross-traffic alert safety tech.
Touring models equipped with the automatic transmission have two options-package choices. The Moonroof/Bose/Satellite Radio package ($1,350) is self-explanatory, while the Touring Technology package ($1,550) adds smart city brake support, auto on/off headlamps, heated side mirrors, a TomTom navigation radio and rain-sensing wipers (must be ordered in conjunction with the Moonroof/Bose/Satellite package).
The Mazda6 i Grand Touring ($30,725) includes all the equipment found in the two optional Touring trim packages plus an automatic transmission, leather seats, heated front seats, bi-xenon headlights with auto leveling, fog lights, an 8-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, a 4-way power passenger seat, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and adaptive front headlights.
The Grand Touring Technology Package ($2,080) adds radar cruise control, forward-obstruction warning and lane-departure warning, along with automatic high-beam control and i-ELOOP active grille shutters.
| Sedan | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda6 4dr Sdn Auto i Grand Touring | $29,895 / N/A | 4 Cylinder | 184 | 26 / 38 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD |
| Mazda6 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport | $22,895 / N/A | 4 Cylinder | 184 | 26 / 38 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD |
| Mazda6 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring | $24,895 / N/A | 4 Cylinder | 184 | 26 / 38 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD |
| Mazda6 4dr Sdn Man i Sport | $21,190 / N/A | 4 Cylinder | 184 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD |
| Mazda6 4dr Sdn Man i Touring | $23,845 / N/A | 4 Cylinder | 184 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2015 Mazda6 a 5-star overall safety score, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) bestows its highest score of Good in all crash tests, with the exception of the small overlap front test, which earned the Mazda6 an Acceptable rating. IIHS also lists the Mazda6 as a Top Safety Pick.
The Mazda6 comes standard with stability control, traction control and eight airbags. All models except the manual-equipped Sport include a rearview camera and Bluetooth. The Mazda6's Bluetooth technology displays text messages on the sedan's center screen and even reads them aloud so drivers won't be distracted by their cell phones.
| Basic | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
Ford Fusion -- The Ford Fusion possesses an impressive interior, a wide array of powertrains, excellent gas mileage and competitive pricing. There's also a hybrid and all-wheel-drive model.
Honda Accord -- Honda's latest Accord also offers new styling, strong fuel economy and driver-focused dynamics that will rival the Mazda6, although the styling isn't as bold.
Toyota Camry -- The Camry appeals to shoppers who need a practical, midsize sedan but don't want the sporty feel or choppy ride offered by the Mazda6.
$15k gets you a nicely equipped, gently used midsize sedan.