Used 2015 Mazda 6 for sale 

The 2015 Mazda 6 is available in three different trim options, namely Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. The base Sport trim is available at an affordable price of $21,190 and gets decent standard features. The Touring trim is available at a price of $23,846 and adds in better interior features and driver-assistive technologies. The top of the line Grand Touring is available for $29,895. Here are a few of the key features that are available in the trims of the Mazda 6. 

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We would recommend you to opt for the mid Touring trim that gets great standard features like bigger 19-inch wheels, leatherette upholstery, blind-spot monitoring, and many more. There is also a Touring package that adds in automatic headlights, navigation system, and frontal collision mitigation system. Thus starting at $23,846, it provides a better value for the money spent.

The 2015 Mazda 6 is available in a single engine option. The 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder engine generates around 184 hp along with 185 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The power is delivered to the front wheels as standard. This engine setup accelerates the Mazda from 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while the quarter-mile acceleration takes 15.7 seconds. This makes the Mazda 6 the quickest among the competitors. 

All the vehicles in comparison have a similar power output with a similar engine setup. The Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata generate around 185 hp, but the Accord has a slightly better maximum torque of 181 lb-ft. The Honda Accord is the slowest of them all with 0-60 mph covered in 9.6 seconds, while the Sonata takes 7.9 seconds. The Mazda 6 has the highest top speed of 140 mph, while the Accord and Sonata top out at 125 and 135 mph, respectively.

The 2.5-liter engine equipped with the Mazda 6 is quite efficient in terms of fuel economy. It provides a mileage of 25 mpg in the city, which improves to 37 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 29 mpg from the 2015 Mazda 6. Along with that, the Mazda 6 gets 16.4 gallons of fuel tank capacity, which results in a maximum mileage of 607 miles. 

The Honda Accord is the most efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 31 mpg, while the Hyundai Sonata provides the same combined mileage of 29 mpg as that of the Mazda 6. The Sonata has a bigger fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 685 miles. The Accord gets 17.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity that gives it a maximum range of 619 miles.

The interior design of the 2015 Mazda 6 is one of the best in this segment. It is adorned with great materials that provide a premium feel all over the interior. The cabin is spacious, and the passengers get a decent amount of headroom and legroom in the front.

The sloping roof cuts down on the headroom at the rear and limits the rear visibility. Along with that, the Mazda 6 provides a decent cargo capacity of 14.8 cu.ft, which is not much but gets the work done. 

All the vehicles in comparison can accommodate up to 5 passengers in total. The Sonata provides the best headroom for the front and rear passengers but is short on legroom for the rear passengers. The Accord also provides considerable spacing for all the passengers, and along with that, provides a decent cargo capacity of 15.8 cu.ft. The Hyundai Sonata has the largest cargo capacity in comparison, measuring 16.3 cu.ft. Here is a list of all the interior features that are available with the 2015 Mazda 6: 

• Cloth/leather upholstery
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Premium vinyl (leatherette) upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Sliding console armrest 
•  Eight-way power driver seat 

How is the 2015 Mazda 6’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system in the 2015 Mazda 6 is equipped with multiple standard features. It gets a 5.8-inch touchscreen display along with voice commands, HD radio, and Pandora internet functionality.

It also gets Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, USB ports, and an iPod interface. The Mazda is equipped with a 6-speaker audio system which can be upgraded to a much better 11-speaker Bose audio system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2015 Mazda 6: 

• 5.8-inch touchscreen display
• voice commands
• HD radio 
• Pandora internet 
• Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
• USB ports
• iPod interface
• 11-speaker Bose audio system

The exterior design of the 2015 Mazda 6 is based on its Takeri concept design. It brings in a large hood along with the Mazda wing badge placed at the center of the front grille.

It gets a sloping roofline that cuts down the headroom for the rear passengers and provides a coupe-like look. The Mazda 6 is the lightest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3,183 pounds. It has a length of 192 inches along with a wheelbase of 111.4 inches. It is slightly wider than its competitors, and that gives it an appeal of an executive sedan.

The Honda Accord is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3,358 pounds, while the Hyundai Sonata weighs 3,252 pounds. All the vehicles here have similar exterior dimensions, except that the Sonata is slightly narrower in comparison. Both the Mazda and Honda have a ground clearance of 6 inches, while the Sonata sits slightly closer to the ground at 5 inches. Major exterior highlights of the sedan include-

• Full power accessories
• Automatic headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming driver-side mirrors
• Heated side mirrors
• Sunroof 

The NHTSA has given a perfect 5-star rating to the 2015 Mazda 6 in its testing, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating for most of its tests. The IIHS has also given it a Top Safety Pick Plus award and thus makes the sedan one of the safest out there. Along with that, the Mazda 6 is also equipped with multiple safety and driver-assistive technologies that further improves the safety factor of the vehicle. Major standout safety features available with the sedan are-

• Antilock disc brakes
• Traction 
• Stability control
• Airbags
• Rearview camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic monitoring

The 2015 Mazda 6 is affordable yet feels like an executive sedan. The 2.5-liter engine is decent on power output and provides a fairly good overall performance. The sedan is quick and offers great fuel economy in this comparison. The interior is well laid and provides great overall comfort to all the passengers. The exterior design is simple yet attractive with the inclusion of great standard features. Thus if you are looking for an affordable yet premium sedan, you should definitely take a look at the 2015 Mazda 6.