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The 2020 Mazda6 is the Japanese carmaker's flagship midsize sedan that has charmed many drivers with its exquisite styling and excellent driving dynamics. However, how do you make the right purchase decision with a sedan that has five trim levels, including the Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature? Join us as we explore the differences between the Touring and Grand Touring trims. Exterior (Overall Design) Both vehicles have a high-end exterior with a sharp grille accentuating the full-LED headlights and a tall, tapered rear end underscoring a sleek profile. Whereas both of them have power-operated side-view mirrors with turn signals, the Grand Touring's mirrors have the heating element. Additionally, the Grand Touring's rearview mirror has an auto-dimming function, as does the driver-side mirror. Both mirrors on the Grand Touring feature the HomeLink technology, allowing drivers to use the buttons on the mirror as garage door openers. more Interior Features The Mazda6 Touring and Grand Touring are loaded with niceties that make longer jaunts fun and enjoyable. The Touring brings leatherette-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, advanced keyless entry, and a power sliding-glass moonroof with an interior sunshade. The Touring also supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and smartphone integration. The Grand Touring gets all the stuff in the Touring but upgrades you to an advanced sound system. While the Touring comes with Pandora, HD, and Stitcher radio, it's Grand Touring counterpart has all those plus a Bose 11-speaker Centerpoint2 Surround Sound system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. This is a higher quality system with better clarity and tone. Engines The power difference between the Touring and Ground Touring is definitely noticeable. The Touring runs on Mazda's 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G 16-valve, I-4 engine with VVT and Cylinder Deactivation. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with power ratings of 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Its EPA-estimated fuel economy figures stand at 23 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined. Mazda's Grand Touring model is powered by a 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G 16-valve, I-4 engine with Dynamic Pressure Turbo and VVT. This engine is hooked to the same 6-speed automatic transmission as the Touring's and churns out 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. As per the EPA, this engine earns 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. This is also equipped with paddle shifters to give drivers more control over shifting. Safety Features The Touring trim comes furnished with Mazda's i-Activsense driver-assist technology. This safety package consists of the following: Radar Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Mazda High Beam Control Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection Smart Brake Support with Collision Notification Lane Departure Warning with Lane-keep Assist Along with all safety features standard in the Touring, the Grand Touring gets Mazda's Active Driving Display (ADD) that shows drivers information regarding speed and fuel. The ADD projects crucial safety data onto the windshield and also provides turn-by-turn directions. Mazda engineers designed the ADD to display safety data on the windshield so that drivers can keep their eyes on the road even while receiving this vital information. This, no doubt, guarantees boosted safety.

If you're shopping for your next sedan, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than a Mazda. But which to choose — the Mazda3 or the Mazda6? Use this guide to help you find your perfect sedan. Power The 2020 Mazda3 is equipped with a 186-horsepower engine that gives you plenty of get-up-and-go power for your adventures. If you want enhanced confidence in inclement weather and on slippery roads, choose a model equipped with the i-Activ all-wheel-drive system, which monitors many factors, such as windshield wiper usage and changes in road conditions, to provide you with the best levels of traction the Mazda3 can offer. If you want great power in your sedan, opt for the higher trim levels of the 2020 Mazda6. The Mazda6 Grand Touring and above are equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque for you to play with. Along with the selectable sport mode and SkyActiv performance technology, the Mazda6 is a force on the street. more Size and Luxury The Mazda3 is a compact sedan that's perfect for winding through the city. Its smaller size makes sliding into parking spots stress-free. In its cabin, you'll find enough room for five passengers with plenty of wiggle room. The midsize Mazda6 sedan is the larger of the two models. Due to the sedan's larger size, backseat passengers have more room to stretch out and relax. Drivers of the Mazda6 may have a slightly more difficult time squeezing into parking spaces, but if you're looking for the most comfortable driving experience for the whole cabin, this is the way to go. Safety Features Both models have access to some of the most advanced safety features on the market, namely through Mazda's driver-assist technologies. The i-Activsense suite of safety systems comes standard on both the Mazda3 and the Mazda6 and includes the forward-collision warning system with automatic brake assist that helps you react faster to dangers ahead. The Mazda6 gives you a blind-spot monitor on every trim level, but the Mazda3 makes it standard at the second trim. With lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams — every Mazda model is designed to keep you and your passengers safe. Luxury As you move up each model's trim levels, the list of exciting and luxurious features grows. If you want a leather interior, you'll find it at the Mazda3's top Premium trim and the Mazda6's Grand Touring Reserve, though the Touring has simulated leather upholstery. The Mazda3 has an 8.8-inch touch screen that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility at the Select trim level. The Mazda6's 8-inch screen has the programs at the Touring level. Each model lets you pick and choose the features you want in your sedan to let you find the best balance between luxury and budget. When you're ready to take a test drive of your favorite Mazda model, come see our team at Flood Mazda in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that you're driving one of the best vehicles on the market, so long as it wears the Mazda emblem. Mazda3 and Mazda6 images via mazdausa.com