2013 Mazda MAZDA6 - Consumer Discussions

Mazda6 Lease Questions

• Re: 2013 Acura TSX vs 2014 Mazda 6 GT [blondie1986]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on May 11, 2013 10:17:49 AM

  I'm helping a friend of my mom find a good deal on a new lease before the lease on her current 2010 Infiniti expires at the end of this month! We were quoted $372/mo, $0/down, 12,000 miles per year on a 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring. FYI, Acura currently has a great lease deal on the 2013 TSX 'Base' Automatic 4-door- $0 due at lease signing, $330/month for 36 months, but just ... Read More

• Re: hey, carman, where are you? [pegasus17]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 26, 2013 11:37:00 PM

  Mazda has a lease deal showing for each trim level of the 2013 Mazda6. For the 2013 s Grand Touring, it is shown as follows- $337/mo for 36mos $2,127 due at lease signing 12k miles per year Based on MSRP of $30,785 Includes $2700 Leasing Bonus Cash and $850 Dealer Contribution. Residual at lease end- $13,057 I've found a VERY tempting deal on a 2012 Mazda6 at one of the dealers ... Read More

• Re: Need ballpark idea of Mazda6 i GT 36mo Lease Pymt- help! [gee22]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on May 3, 2013 4:06:15 PM

  That's very good news, thank you for that info! I'm curious, what was the residual value (%) after 36 months? (Assuming that your lease is for 36 months) Also, how much mileage allowance is included in your lease? 10k, 12k or 15k/yr? Or some other amount? Again, I really appreciate the info! I just bought Leasing for Dummies (no kidding) and I'm determined to learn all the ins and outs of ... Read More

• 2013 Mazda6 Sport Auto

  Written by: hondaman38 on Jan 20, 2013 9:17:56 AM

  Car Man, can you help me out? What is the mazda residual and mf at 36 months, 10K per year, for the above car (MSRP $22,520 incl. destination) Appreciate it, Car Man. Thanks!

• Re: Satellite radio? Heated seats? [ral2167]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Apr 29, 2013 5:43:14 PM

  Heated seats are only available on the Grand Touring. I find it very odd that Mazda made "leatherette" upholstery standard on the mid-level Touring, but heated seats aren't even optional on that model. (BTW- I couldn't wait to see just how cheap-looking and feeling the "leatherette" would be, but I was very pleasantly surprised! It looks and feels more like real leather than the leather seats in my $40k Mazda CX-9 ... Read More

• Re: 2013 Mazda 6s Grand Touring [1maz6]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 27, 2012 4:14:51 PM

  You're in luck, 1maz6. You are in one of the states that Mazda is running a more aggressive lease program in. Chase's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Mazda6s Grand Touring with 15,000 miles per year in Pennsylvania are .00029 and 48% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Mazda is currently providing a $2,200 cash incentive on leases ... Read More

• 2013 Mazda 6s Grand Touring

  Written by: 1maz6 on Nov 3, 2012 9:28:23 AM

  Good afternoon Car_man, I was hoping to obtain the residuals and money factor for a 2013 Mazda6s Grand Touring 36 month 15k/yr lease in the western Pennsylvania? Additionally, are there any other lease or buy incentives that you are aware of? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Mazda6 can go 140mph?

  Written by: benjaminh on Apr 22, 2013 7:31:45 PM

  from C & D: Mazda6 Sport manual C/D TEST RESULTS: Zero to 60 mph: 7.9 sec Zero to 100 mph: 20.0 sec Zero to 110 mph: 24.8 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 8.2 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 10.8 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 9.9 sec Standing ¼-mile: 16.1 sec @ 90 mph Top speed (drag limited, manufacturer claim): 143 mph for comparison, 2013 Honda Accord Sport manual: PERFORMANCE: NEW Zero ... Read More

• Accord vs Fusion

  Written by: savetheland on Apr 5, 2013 11:59:57 PM

  On NTSA site I found 10 complaints regarding 2013 Accord (5 about transmission/powertrain and 5 about engine) vs 2 complaints regarding 2013 Ford Fusion ( 1 transmission and 1 engine). Just interesting statistics. I guess people really pissed off go to NTSA website to file a formal complaint. It is also should be safety related. Link is http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov. Mazda6 is too new so I did not look up. For Fusion transmission ... Read More

• Motor Trend compares Accord Sport, Camry SE and Mazda 6

  Written by: huskerfan5 on Mar 14, 2013 6:06:31 PM

  http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1305_2013_honda_accord_sport_toyota_c- amry_se_2014_mazda6_grand_touring/

• Re: Motor Trend compares Accord Sport, Camry SE and Mazda 6 [m6user]

  Written by: backy on Mar 16, 2013 8:36:39 PM

  I love both my Hyundais. :) The ten-year warranty is nice too. But I haven't had to use it much at all on my 9-year-old Elantra (which is still in warranty after all that time, imagine that!) and not yet on my 2013 Sonata. Has that powerful yet economical 2.4L GDI engine. Let's see, when did the other mid-sizers have something like that available--was it 3+ years ago as on the ... Read More

• Re: 2014 Mazda6 vs. 2013 Honda Accord [igozoomzoom]

  Written by: cski on Feb 25, 2013 3:18:41 PM

  I wouldn't mind checking out the whatever is selling the best, and the 2.5 would be the right engine to compare the Maz6, Accord, and Optima EX $25k models. On the Mazda I want to drive the 2.5i Touring of course. I need to see how much black plastic is in it compared to mine. I like the Instrument panel on the Mazda in the pictures. I really want to see ... Read More

• Re: 2014 Mazda6 vs. 2013 Honda Accord [igozoomzoom]

  Written by: m6user on Feb 25, 2013 12:39:21 PM

  Why do you say the Accord will outrun all three? The Mazda 6i Touring Auto has been timed at 6.5 for the 0-60 and 15.5 for the quarter. The Accord was timed 6.5 and 15.7. Doesn't appear to me that the Accord outruns it. It may ourtrun the Fusion 1.6T and the Optima EX though. With that being said, most people IMO are not buying these cars becasue they are 1 ... Read More

• Re: 2014 Mazda6 vs. 2013 Honda Accord [cski]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Feb 25, 2013 12:10:52 PM

  Which Fusion powertrain are you going to test drive? The 1.6L EcoBoost (with 6-speed A/T) will be a disappointment in comparison to the Accord's 2.4L and Mazda6's 2.5L. The Mazda matches the Kia Optima's maximum torque, but reaches that peak at 3250rpm (1000rpm than the Kia), so it has some extra low-end grunt. The Accord will outrun all three of them and would be almost perfect if not for that one ... Read More

• Re: 2014 Mazda6 vs. 2013 Honda Accord [m6user]

  Written by: cski on Feb 25, 2013 6:12:06 AM

  I need to go drive an Accord, a Fusion, and a Mazda 6. This race is too close for me to make an on-paper only choice. I briefly drove a Fusion, but it was the only one the dealer had at the time. I am biased.....see below. For example, my drive into the city today was very satisfying. My Optima's 6 speed auto is always ready to choose the right gear, ... Read More

• 2014 Mazda6 vs. 2013 Honda Accord

  Written by: m6user on Feb 24, 2013 4:36:25 PM

  I'm not in the market right this second but am looking to replace a midsize sedan in about a year so I'm starting the comparos of my own. I compared the 6 Grand Touring vs the Accord EX-L. The Mazda6 GT is about $1500 more than the EX-L but it does appear to come with NAV and quite a bit more. My list is not all inclusive as some things just ... Read More

• Re: Back to midsize sedans [gogophers1]

  Written by: benjaminh on Feb 18, 2013 6:35:32 AM

  Thanks for your reviews as you decide which midsize sedan to get. Seems like each of us who own our particular car want to put in our 2 cents for our brand. Nothing wrong with that, and I'm going to do the same. Over the last 13 years I've owned one new Ford (a 2000 Focus ZTS 5 MT), one new Mazda (a 2010 Mazda5 5MT), and two new Hondas (a ... Read More

Mazda6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• they are correct

  Written by: pegasus17 on Feb 10, 2013 8:20:38 AM

  from mazda site: "*2014 Mazda6 Exclusive Owner Appreciation Reward provides $1,000 for current Mazda owners who purchase or lease a new 2014 Mazda6 through Mazda Capital Services. The Reward CANNOT be combined with other private offers but CAN be combined with other public purchase incentives including, but not limited to, customer cash back, lease and APR incentives/offers. Proof of eligibility and residency required. Must present dealer with a copy of current ... Read More

• 2012 Mazda6 s GT for $10k off....

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 30, 2013 12:24:06 PM

  ’ve found a dealer here in the metro Atlanta area who has two NEW 2012 Mazda6 s Grand Touring models for almost $10,000 off sticker price. Both have the Technology Package and Navigation System, both have Black Leather interior, the only difference is color- one Silver and the other is Black. Sticker on both is $34,390 and I could buy for $24,495 plus sales tax and $66 in tag/title fees. I’m ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: Actual 2013 Nissan Altima CVT video..... [pegasus17]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 29, 2013 3:33:37 PM

  Mazda has had a good track record with attaining their stated EPA numbers in real world driving. Both before skyactiv and with the two skyactiv models the 3 and the CX-5. In fact, from what I read about the CX-5 is that most testers and owners are getting at least the EPA numbers if not better. No real reason to automatically doubt the new Mazda6 just because Hyundai was caught cheating(oops ... Read More

Mazda6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2013 mazda 6 [robduram]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 29, 2013 2:03:54 PM

  Good deal. I bought a 2007 at the end of the model year like you just did and got about $5500 off. I think at the end of February and beyond people will be getting deals like $6-7k off MSRP on leftovers. Selection will be more limited but deals will be there to be had. Expecially since the 2014 is changed so much both in looks and drivetrain. If I wanted ... Read More

• Re: 2013 mazda 6 [m6user]

  Written by: robduram on Jan 29, 2013 10:25:53 AM

  MSRP was $22250, so my price was over 5k lower than MSRP. Mazda6 i sport automatic.

• 2013 mazda 6 [la4mead]

  Written by: robduram on Jan 28, 2013 4:35:57 PM

  All those 2014 Mazda6's on the lot are pushing prices down for the "older" model. I just bought a 2013 Mazda6 for $17k plus taxes and fees. So far I'm very happy with the car!

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [stickguy]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 28, 2013 11:25:48 AM

  The mazda has a bunch of other tricks to up MPG. But the Altima and Accord get very good MPG while also having more HP. I believe the new Mazda6 has more HP than the Altima but gets as good of MPG.

• Re: Actual 2013 Nissan Altima CVT video..... [cski]

  Written by: backy on Jan 28, 2013 10:55:55 AM

  There is no doubt that the CVT is more efficient than automatics in this class. Hmmm... the Mazda Skyactiv 6AT does pretty well for itself, e.g. 40 mpg from a 155 hp engine in the Mazda3, while the Sentra gets 39 mpg (40 with the extra cost FE+ variant) but with only 130 hp; and 38 mpg with a 189 hp engine on the Mazda6 (vs. 38 mpg with 182 hp ... Read More

• Re: Actual 2013 Nissan Altima CVT video..... [cski]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 28, 2013 10:30:13 AM

  So if the new Mazda6 can get 38hwy with a conventional 6spd auto, what would be a WAG MPG if they incorporated a CVT trannie. Should be substantially better I assume. On the flip side, if the Altima were using all the improvements that Mazda has come up with in their skyactiv system then the Altima would probably get substantially better MPG, again assuming.

• Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [gregg_vw]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 27, 2013 2:28:13 PM

  Am I missing something? It seems all I hear is how much better the CVT is for MPG but the cars that have them don't seem to have all that much better MPG than cars with traditional torque converter trannies. Like the new Mazda6. About the same HP as the Altima and about the same MPG. But the Altima has the CVT. Shouldn't that mean a substantially better MPG than the ... Read More

• 2014 Mazda6 vs 2013 Honda Accord

  Written by: romil01 on Jan 27, 2013 7:17:40 AM

  Drove a 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring today. While the exterior is gorgeous and it drove nicely, the interior is nowhere near as nice as the new Accord. The driver's seat felt hard, whereas the Accord's was really plush. Also, the Accord's center stack is much more modern looking. The nav system in the new 6 is pretty antiquated looking. An Accord EX-L V-6 with Nav is slightly more expensive than the ... Read More

• 2014 Mazda6

  Written by: romil01 on Jan 20, 2013 2:55:03 AM

  I went to a Mazda dealership this morning before they were open. They had a 2014 Mazda6 sitting outside with no sticker on it. It was the Soul Red Metallica color that Mazda has used in almost all the promo photos, and man was that a beautiful car. Easily the best looking midsize sedan available, even when compared to the Fusion, Sonata, or Optima. I can't wait to go back and ... Read More

Mazda6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: my mazda 6 [mvperez4jesus]

  Written by: m6user on Jan 14, 2013 11:46:57 AM

  I have a 2007 Mazda6 that just turned over 91k and it total repairs == 0$. Both minor items were fixed by the dealer during oil changes with no charge. Just a talipipe hanger and a visor screw. Car has been perfect. I will be looking at the 2014s to replace as we want to keep it another year but if I was going to replace right now I would be ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: Altima vs Fusion Hybrid [cski]

  Written by: m6user on Dec 29, 2012 6:00:06 PM

  No it is not a big car, it is a compact CUV and weighs about the same as my 2007 Mazda6 and only has one less hp. Nobdody was accusing the Madza6 of being a Porsche but nobody called it underpowered either. Mazda has fixed this problem by putting the 2.5L into the 2014 CX-5 which has 20+ more hp. Every single review I have read on the CX-5 has concluded ... Read More

• Re: 2013 Fusion SXT LX EX SX Brougham [cski]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Nov 1, 2012 11:58:25 AM

  GM, like Ford, has its work cut out for it in the next few years as the market gets even more competitive, and all manufacturers continue to improve and expand their offerings. At this time, however, GM is doing very well and is profitable. Their bright spots are the US and China. Like everyone else in Europe (Ford included), operations there suck. However, they have plans to turn that around, and ... Read More

• Re: Having read all these since I last praised... [cski]

  Written by: m6user on Oct 23, 2012 6:46:57 PM

  The Mazda6 is the next new one out of the gate and should be at dealers very early in 2013. The Kizashi is old news that never caught on. The Suzuki dealer right next to my Mazda dealer closed up about a year after the Kizashi came out. They needed a conventional transmission and a V6 or turbo 4. They were touting it as a cheap alternative to an Audi but ... Read More

• Mazda Hybrid???

  Written by: aviboy97 on Jul 16, 2009 11:57:32 AM

  Let's see if I can wake everyone up in here! News today came in that Toyota and Mazda are in discussions for Toyota to license hybrid components to Mazda for Mazda Hybrid vehicles. Sources close to the situation report Mazda could have a mass produced hybrid here by 2012-2013. Possibly a Mazda6 Hybrid? That sure would be nice!