Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- | 2006- |
Model | CLS | CLS | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 | Mazda6 |
Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | i | i Sport | i Grand Touring | i Grand Sport | s | s Sport | s Grand Touring | s Grand Sport | MazdaSpeed6 Sport | MazdaSpeed6 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. | ||||||||||||
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||||||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||||||
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). | ||||||||||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||||
Second-row center console that does not rise above the level of the seat cushions. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents. | ||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | ||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||||
Driver-side exterior 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. | ||||||||||||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||||||
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns. | ||||||||||||
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||
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 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-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Fold at press of a button on the instrument panel, to improve rearward visibility. | ||||||||||||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||||||||||||
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 comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
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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