The 2004 Mazda 6 sedan is available in two trim levels. The Mazda 6i ($18,750) is powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine rated 160 horsepower and 155 pounds-feet of torque. Standard equipment includes air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; power windows, mirrors and door locks with keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescope adjustments; 16-inch steel road wheels; dual-stage front airbags; a power trunk release; dual 12-volt power outlets and dual map lights front and rear. A five-speed manual transmission is also standard; a four-speed automatic is optional ($850). ABS and traction control ($400) are available as options for the Mazda 6i.
The Mazda 6s ($21,345) is powered by a 220-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, and comes with all of the above plus ABS, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), traction control, automatic climate control, new 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a perimeter alarm system. A five-speed manual is standard, and a five-speed automatic is optional ($900).
The 5-Door is available with either the four-cylinder or V6. The wagon comes standard with the V6. Both are available with either manual or automatic transmissions.
Options include side-impact and side-curtain airbags ($450), a power-adjustable driver's seat ($300), a six-disc in-dash CD changer ($500), and a Bose sound system with CD changer ($635). Also available is a power glass sunroof ($700) and wind deflector ($40). Other options are appearance-oriented accessories, such as fog lights, spoilers, side-sill extensions, and mud guards.
Two option packages have been added for 2004: The Luxury Package ($1,540), available on either the 6i or 6s, adds an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, and electroluminescent gauges with red nighttime illumination.
The Security Package ($950) for the 6i adds ABS with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), traction control, side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags, and a perimeter anti-theft alarm.