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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||
| Cruise control plans accleration and braking based on traffic, speed limits, and topographical information. | ||||||||
| Car will accelerate, steer, and brake itself at low speeds as long as it has another car ahead of it driving at a low speed and it can detect the lane markings. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | ||||||||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Adjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car. | ||||||||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||||||||
| Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control. | ||||||||
| If the driver initiates an evasive maneuver to avoid an object ahead of the car, the car will automatically steer the amount necessary to avoid hitting the object, if possible. | ||||||||
| Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | ||||||||
| Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Briefly and slightly reduce engine torque when the steering wheel is turned to transfer some weight forward and improve initial steering response. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||
| Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||||||||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||
| Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance. | ||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
| Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | ||||||||
| Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | ||||||||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
| Automatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Pulses the inside rear brake to help the vehicle make sharper turns at low speed in low range. | ||||||||
| Warns of cars approaching from the rear when a door is opened. | ||||||||
| Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. | ||||||||
| Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very rear of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. A second selectable view. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Actively splits power between the left and right rear wheels, which generally yields sportier handling. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | ||||||||
| Communicate with the vehicle via Alexa. Might require a paid subscription. | ||||||||
| Requires compatible Android phone. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs. | ||||||||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||
| Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||
| Gathers data from compatible traffic lights to predict speed that will minimize acceleration and braking. Usually requires a paid subscription. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||||||||
| Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights. | ||||||||
| The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||||||||
| LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||||||||
| Advises you when to lift off the accelerator based on navigation and/or traffic sign data. | ||||||||
| Reads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||
| Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | ||||||||
| Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | ||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||
| Suede-like trim on the door panels. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors. | ||||||||
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||||||||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
Driver Assistance Package
Convenience Package
Prestige Package
Premium Plus Package
Black Optic Package
Carbon Fiber Package
Navigation Package
Warm Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Convenience Package
Prestige Package
Premium Plus Package
Black Optic Package
Carbon Fiber Package
Navigation Package
S Line Interior Package
Driver Assistance Package
Convenience Package
Prestige Package
Warm Weather Package
Premium Plus Package
S Sport Package
Black Optic Package
Carbon Fiber Package
Navigation Package
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