2010 Mazda MAZDA6

2010 Mazda MAZDA6 Price Range: $18,450 - $28,465

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the MAZDA6 to the dealership as the typical sedan. The average sedan is tremendously pricier than the MAZDA6 regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Mazda MAZDA6 and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDA6 offers a bit more head room than the average sedan, there really isn't much of a difference. The MAZDA6 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the average sedan.

Dimensions
The average sedan's tank is almost the same size as the MAZDA6's, though the Mazda MAZDA6's is a tad larger. The average sedan and the Mazda MAZDA6 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the MAZDA6 down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mazda MAZDA6 and the typical sedan likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The MAZDA6's engine is significantly smaller than the average sedan's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The MAZDA6 could learn a lesson or two from the average sedan regarding pickup. The average sedan packs quite a wallop compared to the MAZDA6 when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the MAZDA6 isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.