2018 Mazda3 vs. 2018 Mazda6

2018 Mazda3 vs. 2018 Mazda6: Price

Depending on your budgetary restrictions around Caldwell, either the 2018 Mazda3 or the 2018 Mazda6 will be a better choice for your next sedan. Take a look at how their configurations compare:

• 2018 Mazda3
  • 2018 Mazda3 Sport – $18,095 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda3 Touring – $20,090 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring – $23,145 MSRP
• 2018 Mazda6
  • 2018 Mazda6 Sport – $21,950 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda6 Touring – $25,700 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring – $29,200 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve – $31,700 MSRP
  • 2018 Mazda6 Signature – $34,750 MSRP

2018 Mazda3 vs. 2018 Mazda6: Interior Space and Features

Both the 2018 Mazda3 and 2018 Mazda6 sit five adult passengers comfortably. Put simply, the Mazda3 is a midsize sedan, and the Mazda6 is a full-sized sedan. Naturally, the Mazda6 will be a bit more spacious.

Both the Mazda3 and Mazda6 offer steering wheel controls, leather or leatherette upholstery, 6-way adjustable driver seats, Bluetooth connectivity, MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system, and a booming Bose^® audio system.

2018 Mazda3 vs. 2018 Mazda6: Performance Specs

Regarding performance specs, both the 2018 Mazda3 and the 2018 Mazda6 offer two engine options.

The base configuration of the 2018 Mazda3 offers a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine, which achieves 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque. On the higher configuration of the 2018 Mazda3, Meridian drivers will get a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine, which delivers 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque.

For context, the performance specs on the 2018 Mazda3 rival or top competing mid-size models. The 2019 Toyota Corolla’s 1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder engine is less powerful than the base engine on the 2018 Mazda3. It only achieves 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque.

The base configuration on the 2018 Mazda6 offers a 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine. This engine delivers 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. On the higher configuration of the 2018 Mazda6, Ontario, OR drivers can expect to find a 2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine with  250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. 

The performance specs on the 2018 Mazda6 rival the 2019 Toyota Camry’s as well, and with its engine upgrades, Caldwell can invest in a vehicle that rivals a luxury car.