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Mazda recently sent out a survey request to potential customers, the purpose of which was to allow these survey takers to build a 2009 Mazda6 with whatever options, packages and colors they wanted so that the automaker could gauge which will be most popular when the car goes on sale. Unfortunately, Mazda was smart and the survey can only be taken once, but one person recorded all the information he saw and posted it on the Mazda6club.com forum. His notes after the jump give us an idea of what trim levels, options and pricing will be available when the car does go on sale, though none of it is written in stone.
It appears that the 2009 Mazda6 will be available in two basic versions: the Mazda6 i that comes with a 170-hp 2.5L four-cylinder with VVT and the more powerful Mazda6 s that's motivated by a 272-hp 3.7L V6. The Mazda6 i will be offered in SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models, while the Mazda6 s will be available as Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. As far as pricing goes, the Mazda6 i SV kicks things off with a base price of $19,850 while the Mazda6 s Grand Touring tops the range with a base price of $29,150. That's quite a large range that should satisfy the wants and needs of most buyers, and features like Xenon headlamps, Bluetooth, a Blind Spot Monitoring system, rain-sensing wipers and wheels up to 18-inches in diameter should position the new Zoom-Zoom sedan well against its mid-size family sedan competition.
Check out all the packages, standard features and pricing info after the jump, but remember they may not be the same when the car officially goes on sale. Thanks for the tip, Joel!
[Source: Mazda6club.com]
MAZDA6 s Grand Touring
- 272-hp 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 cylinder
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 17/25 AT
- * Xenon auto on/off headlights & LED rear combination lights
- * Rain sensing windshield wipers
- * Auto-dimming, heated outside mirrors w/ ground illumination
- * Leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats
- * Driver's seat memory with outside mirror adjust function (2 settings)
- * Passenger power seat
- * Auto dimming inside mirror w/ Homelink® system
- * Dual zone automatic climate control
- * Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio
- * Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
MAZDA6 s Touring
- 272-hp 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 cylinder
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 17/25 AT
- 18" alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- Push button ignition start
- Mazda Advance Keyless Entry & Start System
- Leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
- Trip computer & welcome mode
- 8-way power driver's seat w/ manual adjust lumbar support
- Anti-theft security alarm
MAZDA6 s Sport
- 272-hp 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 cylinder
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 17/25 AT
- 17" alloy wheels
- Chrome dual exhaust finishers
- Halogen headlights
- Dual power remote side mirrors
- V6 emblems & scuff plates
- AM/FM/CD MP3 compatible 6-speaker sound system
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- Steering wheel mounted audio & cruise controls
- Remote keyless entry w/ jack-knife key
- Key-activated remote down windows
- Carpeted floor mats
- Tilt & telescopic steering wheel w/ cruise and audio control
- Advanced front air bags, side air bags, side air curtains and side impact door beams
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
MAZDA6 i Grand Touring
- 170-hp 2.5L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with VVT
- Ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions
- Vehicle (PZEV)†
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 21/29 MT
- Xenon auto on/off headlights & LED rear combination lights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Auto-dimming, heated outside mirrors w/ ground illumination
- Leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats
- Driver's seat memory with outside mirror adjust function (2 settings)
- Passenger power seat
- Auto dimming inside mirror w/ Homelink® system
- Dual zone automatic climate control
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
MAZDA6 i Touring
- 170-hp 2.5L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with VVT
- Ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions
- Vehicle (PZEV)†
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 21/29 MT
- 17" alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- 8-way driver's power seat & electroluminescent gauges
- Push button ignition start
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel & shift knob
- Trip computer & welcome mode
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- Anti-theft security alarm
MAZDA6 i Sport
- 170-hp 2.5L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with VVT
- Ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions
- Vehicle (PZEV)†
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 21/29 MT
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- Steering wheel mounted audio & cruise controls
- Key-activated remote down windows
- Carpeted floor mats
- Remote keyless entry w/ jack-knife key
MAZDA6 i SV
- 170-hp 2.5L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with VVT
- Ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions
- Vehicle (PZEV)†
- Mileage, City/Hwy (mpg) 21/29 MT
- Independent front & rear suspension w/ stabilizer bars
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- 16" steel wheel w/ 7-spoke wheel cover
- Halogen headlights with automatic headlight shutoff
- Power remote door mirrors, door locks, and windows
- Air conditioning with pollen filter
- AM/FM/CD MP3 compatible stereo w/ 6-speakers & SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, floor and cargo mats
- Center instrument panel display (A/C, audio, clock, outside temp.)
- Power door locks, windows, door mirrors and remote keyless entry
- Tilt & telescopic steering wheel w/ cruise and audio controls
- Advanced front air bags, side air bags, side air curtains and side impact door beams
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Colors Available:
- Ebony Black
- Black Cherry Metallic
- Light Ice Blue Metallic
- Sangria Red Mica
- Smokestone Mica
- Performance White
- Kona Blue Mica
- Comet Grey Mica
- Brillian Silver Metallic
Leather:
Black, Grey or Biege Depending on color.
Options:
- Moonroof $1800
- Navigation $2000
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
FSM @ May 8th 2008 3:10PM
Now thats a sharp looking sedan.
Torrent @ May 8th 2008 3:29PM
I would like to see the base model though.
psarhjinian @ May 8th 2008 5:03PM
Yes, it is. Now, how about the wagon and/or hatchback?
Ligor @ May 8th 2008 5:05PM
search for 1995 mazda mx6, and you'll see the resemblance on the c-pillar adn rear end.
it's freshened up, but I knew Mazda had that c-pillar somewhere before
it's not a bad design, but how much does that falling roof cut into the rear passenger head room?
$29k + $options for the top of the line means you can get one fully loaded for about $32k - territory that beggs for the G35, 328i, CTS and all three of htese cars are way better than the mazda 6
sorry Mazda but i'll alwyas spend the $2k to get any of hte 3 cars I listed before i even considered a $30k mazda 6, that goes for the Camry, Accord, Altima and all other family appliance cars getting at he $30k mark
Seoultrain @ May 8th 2008 7:29PM
While I agree that the s Grand Touring is expensive, that's the case with any car. The top-of-the-line is seldom for value-conscious people.
And besides, if you move up to the 3-series/G35/CTS, you're going to be giving up a ton of features. Comparably equipped, the price difference will be significant.
geo.stewart @ May 8th 2008 9:47PM
ligor is right, that back window/roof line and the front fenders look awkward and the back roofline looks like it will hurt people, just like the CRV.
definitely better than accord but malibu still has it for me. fusion ext. is better too though int. needs work
too bad chrysler weont play in this arena.
Victor @ May 8th 2008 3:14PM
29150 better be zoom zooming at all 4 wheels...or at least i wish :-)
John @ May 8th 2008 3:15PM
It looks like they finally grew it up to a D segment. Not a bad looking car. The Fusion team in Ford should take some notes on this and visit their counterparts at Mazda more often.
Torrent @ May 8th 2008 3:28PM
This is better. Hopefully the Fusion will get these engines.
why not the LS2LS7? @ May 8th 2008 3:30PM
Am I out of touch, or is $29K too much for this vehicle?
MUSASHI66 @ May 8th 2008 3:42PM
This is right on target with Camry, Accord, Malibu, and any other car int he segment. They start or just under 20K, top at 30000+ with all the options checked.
Of course, rebates are what I would be waiting for - I almost bought a MazdaSPEED6 for about 5K or so under MSRP.
Dan @ May 8th 2008 3:43PM
The equivalent top trim of the current model is $28,400 including freight.
Realistically, they'll be selling for 4-5K under sticker just like the current one does.
why not the LS2LS7? @ May 8th 2008 3:55PM
This isn't with all the boxes checked. This is just the base price of the highest model.
The highest-end Accord model bases at $28,050, and it comes with a moonroof, which will certainly be about $1K more on the Mazda. No Bluetooth or Xenons though, but it does get 19/29 (268HP), which is a big step up in mpg.
I don't get quite how Mazda can charge more for their car than Honda can. Honda is a more premium name than Mazda.
Josiah @ May 8th 2008 3:33PM
All the sedans in this category get to 29K when you tick off 'all' the options, so it's not that odd. Realistically almost no one buys the top end, with the exception being the new Accord which is selling more V6's than previous years.
LMBVette @ May 8th 2008 3:39PM
Nice looking car.
Too bad the RX-8 isn't available with 272 HP.
havoc @ May 8th 2008 3:50PM
that pricing for the s-base is right inline with what i remember for the altima v6 base (can't think of the actual trim name), when i was looking for a 4 door last year (silly me ended up with an MS3).
Toby Robson @ May 8th 2008 3:50PM
As much as I was intrigued by this car as it is quite a looker, the lack of a manual on the V6 lost me. The price is OK, but not fantastic.
It's pretty, but I will be ordering a 09 Legacy GT. 5spd, AWD.
Smaller, but more Zoom-Zoom.
DJ @ May 8th 2008 9:20PM
"You see, the TL is more expensive because it has more pretty commercials."
I can't even think of the last time I saw a TL commercial. I definitely know it didn't have a really cool zoom-zoom-zoom lyric to it.
DJ @ May 8th 2008 3:52PM
Styling, size, performance and content-wise, the new Mazda6 s Grand Touring competes more closely with the Acura TL than it does the Accord. When you do that comparison, the Mazda has anywhere between a $2200 (the TL comes with std moonroof, the 6 is a $1800 option, otherwise, the difference is even greater) and $4000 price advantage. The 6 also has more HP, 272 vs 258, has one more gear in the auto box, and Blind SPot Monitoring.
pacman @ May 8th 2008 4:08PM
I agree but it lacks the cache of the Acura name. Some snooty people wont even go into a Mazda dealer because the name lacks exclusivity. Heck, the only reason Lexus, Infinity, and Acura even exist is due to this tendency. No Mazda no matter how good will compete with the luxury brands - think Millenia and 929.