2014 Mazda6 Priced Below Ford Fusion, Honda Accord

Mazda's midsize sedan is fun to drive and good looking, but far from a sales success. The redesigned-for-2014 model's new powertrains and expressive styling should help draw more buyers to showrooms, as should its price. The 2014 Mazda6 will start at $21,675, including a $795 destination fee, according to Mazda. It will cost less than several class rivals, including the 2013 Honda Accord ($22,470) and 2013 Ford Fusion ($22,495), but slightly higher than the outgoing 2013 Mazda6 ($21,520). All prices include destination fees. The base price is for the entry-level Sport model with a six-speed manual transmission. You'll have to spring for the optional automatic transmission (an additional $1,615) to get standard features such as Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability, a backup camera, keyless entry, remote start and a touch-screen audio interface. The midlevel Touring model starts at $25,290 and adds leatherette trimmed seats, a power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and a sliding center console armrest; navigation is optional on this model. The topline Grand Touring trim starts at $30,290 and adds heated leather seats, a navigation system, a power front passenger seat, driver's seat lumbar support and memory function and a Bose audio system. Options include a Touring Technology Package ($2,000) with features like an 11-speaker Bose stereo system, navigation, a brake assist system, rain-sensing wipers and heated side mirrors. A Radar Cruise Control and Forward Obstruction Warning Package ($900) and an Advanced Package, which will launch later in the year, will be available on Grand Touring models. The latter package features adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system as well as a regenerative braking and a lane departure warning system.  At launch, the sole engine will be a gasoline-powered 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder. It's EPA rated at 25/37 mpg city/highway when equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission; fuel economy jumps to 26/38 mpg with the available six-speed automatic. During the second half of 2013, the Mazda6 SkyActiv-D — a twin-turbo 2.2- liter four-cylinder diesel engine — will hit dealerships. The automaker has yet to release official price, power or fuel-efficiency specs on the diesel powertrain. The 2014 Mazda6 will go on sale later this month. Stay tuned for more specifics on the diesel version. Related 2014 Mazda6 Gets Diesel Engine For U.S. 2014 Mazda6: First Look More Mazda News on Cars.com from KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/

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