Well, even with the 2006 mistakes, I would take the Mazda6 over the Fusion (having driven both).

The Bose audio sucks, I would not buy it unless you have to (like we do in the U.S. to get the moonroof).

Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.