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Base MSRP price range:
$20,480 - $29,810
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Mazda6 Overview

The Mazda6 is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Man i Sport , 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport , 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring , 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring Plus , 4dr Sdn Auto i Grand Touring , 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring Plus and 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 (170 hp) and 3.7-liter V6 (272 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The Mazda6 i Sport 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Ford Fusion , Nissan Altima , Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord .

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