Mazda Mazda6 vs. Toyota Avalon
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$24,475
Starting MSRP
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$36,825
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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187 hp
Horsepower
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301 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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Displacement
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187 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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301 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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267 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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113 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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193 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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3,437 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,570 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more reliable than the 2022 Toyota Avalon according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2021 Mazda6 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2022 Avalon.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Toyota Avalon with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is cheaper than the 2022 Toyota Avalon with a $24,475 starting MSRP versus a $36,825 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 and the 2022 Toyota Avalon both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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