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2014 Mazda MAZDA6 vs. 2015 Mazda MAZDA6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6.

In comparing the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6's and the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6's and the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 is a better car than the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6.

Pricing: A used 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 ranges from $6,500 to $15,998 while a used 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 is priced between $6,989 to $16,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 both lose 43.3 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda MAZDA6 is 8.0 out of 10. Mazda MAZDA6 is ranked 5 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda MAZDA6 is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 and the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 makes 184 horsepower. Both the MAZDA6 and the MAZDA6 are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 607 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Mazda MAZDA6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2014 Mazda MAZDA6
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

20990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

23263

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

20295 - 35200

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

21190

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

24023

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

21150 - 38000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

10864

Price Range:

6500 - 15998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

9814

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

7366 - 12940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

103

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

119219

# Good or Great Deals:

32

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

11869

Price Range:

6989 - 16998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

11261

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9258 - 13989

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

120

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

116312

# Good or Great Deals:

31

Mazda MAZDA6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Mazda MAZDA6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Mazda MAZDA6

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Mazda MAZDA6

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

1.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.4 - 3.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.16



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.935668417198367

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

6.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 16.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4571285914838175

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

5.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 10.9

Mazda MAZDA6 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

4 / 11

Best Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Safest Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 11

Mazda MAZDA6 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

4 / 11

Best Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Safest Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 11

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2014 Mazda MAZDA6 Trim Levels

i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring

2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Trim Levels

i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

185 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

185 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 37 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

410 / 607 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 37 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

410 / 607 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3183 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3183 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Blue Reflex Mica

Gray

Meteor Gray Mica

Red

Soul Red Metallic

Silver

Liquid Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Blue Reflex Mica / Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Meteor Gray Mica

Red

Soul Red Metallic

Silver

Liquid Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

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