2017 Mazda6 Starts at $22,780
CARS.COM — Mazda has already shown us the lightly revised 2017 Mazda6 and now the automaker has announced how much it’s likely to cost you to bring one home. Base models start at $22,780 for the Mazda6 Sport, including $835 destination ($880 in Alaska). That’s a couple of hundred dollars more than the outgoing base 2016 Mazda6.
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For 2017, the Sport model again comes with an increasingly rare feature among midsize sedans — a six-speed manual transmission. Other standard features include a 60/40-split folding backseat, push-button start, 17-inch alloy wheels, a backup camera and the Mazda Connect multimedia system with 7-inch display. If you don’t want to row your own, an automatic transmission is a $1,050 stand-alone option on both the Sport and Touring trim levels.
Step up to the Touring trim for $25,030 and your wheels get bigger — 19-inch alloys are standard, as is leatherette seating material, a power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control with rear vents and some additional safety features like blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights. A Bose audio system, moonroof and satellite radio package are available on automatic-equipped Touring models for an additional $1,325, or step up to the Touring Premium Package for an additional $1,425 to add LED headlights with adaptive front lighting, heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors and more.
Topping the range at $31,530 is the Grand Touring trim featuring standard navigation, leather-trimmed seats, eight-way power driver’s seat and six-way powered passenger seat, paddle shifters and a full-color head-up display. Externally, the Grand Touring gets some trim changes, with a unique signature lighted grille, LED foglights, dark alloy wheels and a trunk lid spoiler. Safety features get a boost too, with standard lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, distance-keeping cruise control and autonomous safety braking support.
If you want to get even nicer, tick the $2,500 Grand Touring Premium Package option and you’ll get regenerative braking with active grille shutters for improved fuel economy, rear-seat heaters, heated steering wheel, upgraded Nappa leather seats with contrasting piping, LED accent lighting, a black headliner and unique interior trim.
The new 2017 Mazda6 will be go on sale in September.
