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Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014--2010-2008-2016 | 2014--2010-2008-2016 | 2014--2010-2008-2016 |
Model | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 |
Trim | i SV | i Sport | i Touring | i Grand Touring | s Touring | s Grand Touring | i Sport | i Touring | i Grand Touring |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | |||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | |||||||||
Smart alternator charges a capacitor while braking, to improve fuel economy. | |||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
Requires connected compatible phone. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | |||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | |||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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