Ever since its debut back in 2002, the Mazda6 has been a popular choice for the midsize sedan segment, and with an impressive redesign for the 2018 model-year, it gets even better. It boasts beautiful new styling, enhanced performance, a more refined interior, and a wide array of new premium features. The 2018 Mazda6 is offered in five grades: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature. Check out the highlights for each one in this 2018 Mazda6 trim comparison.
If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck with the Mazda6, then the Sport trim is a great choice, for it has a starting price of only $21,950 MSRP and a lengthy list of standard features. This includes the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Dual-Zone Climate Control, and Remote Keyless Entry. Also, the Mazda6 Sport is powered by the sophisticated 2.5-liter four-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G engine, which delivers a pleasing balance of performance and efficiency. With the Mazda6 Touring grade ($25,700 MSRP), additional features include Advanced Keyless Entry, a six-way power driver’s seat, a power moonroof, leatherette seating surfaces, and heated front seats.
| Mazda6 Sport | Mazda6 Touring | Mazda6 Grand Touring | Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve | Mazda6 Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,950 MSRP | $25,700 MSRP | $29,200 MSRP | $31,700 MSRP | $34,750 MSRP |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G Engine | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G Engine | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G Engine | Turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G Engine |
| MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System | Power Moonroof | BOSE® Premium Audio System | Active Driving Display | Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Heated Front Seats | Mazda Navigation | Heated Rear Seats | 360⁰ View Monitor |
The biggest advantage of the Grand Touring grade ($29,200 MSRP) over the Sport and Touring grades is the powerful turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G engine, which is the first-ever turbocharged engine offered for a Mazda6. The Grand Touring also adds the BOSE® Premium audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, Mazda Navigation, an auto-dimming interior mirror, an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, and heated side mirrors. With the Grand Touring Reserve grade ($31,700 MSRP), you’ll also get a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather-trimmed seats, the Adaptive Front-lighting System, and the Active Driving Display, which comes with a Traffic Sign Recognition feature. The top-of-the-line Signature grade ($34,750 MSRP) adds Nappa leather seating surfaces, Japanese Sen wood interior accents, a frameless rearview mirror, parking sensors, and a 360⁰ View Monitor.
