2008 Chrysler Sebring vs 2009 Mazda MAZDA6

2008 Chrysler Sebring

2009 Mazda MAZDA6

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2-Door Conv LX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sebring 2-Door Conv LX FWD	20	29	$24,655	$26,600
Sebring 2-Door Conv Limited FWD	16	26	$30,159	$32,715
Sebring 2-Door Conv Touring FWD	13	19	$27,063	$29,275
Sebring 4-Door Sedan LX FWD	21	30	$18,401	$19,840
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	15	24	$26,119	$28,415
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	21	30	$22,519	$24,415
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD	21	30	$19,324	$20,865

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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	21	30	$23,844	$25,810
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	21	30	$19,557	$21,150
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	21	30	$20,895	$22,605
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	17	25	$26,099	$28,260
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Sport	17	25	$22,299	$24,130
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring	17	25	$23,169	$25,075
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring	20	29	$23,016	$24,910
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV	20	29	$17,601	$18,550
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	20	29	$18,729	$20,250
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	20	29	$20,067	$21,705

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,655

$23,844

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,600

$25,810

Monthly Payment Estimate

$443 / month

$430 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring’s reasonable road manners and wealth of features are at odds with its ungainly looks and interior trim.

The 2009 Mazda6 could easily steal sales from the traditional class leaders if non-gearheads discover it.

TCC Likes

Available all-wheel drive
Good interior room
Lots of available features

Tasteful, sporty styling
More powerful and efficient engines
Agile handling

TCC Dislikes

Ungainly styling
Mediocre performance
Interior materials

Lack of contrast on uplevel instruments
No rear-seatback release in trunk

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

101.9

Second Hip Room (in)

44.2

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

48.5

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

31.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

193.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.5

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

109.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

16.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 1.0

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 0.4

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

2.93

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/65R16

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TPX

Front Tire Size

P215/65R16

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

TPX

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3647

3309

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17.0 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

16.0 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17.0 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

8.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

100

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

170 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4400

167 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ED3

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.41

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

1.93

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.62

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.29

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Sebring

Mazda Mazda6

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson strut

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Independent E-Type

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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