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2008 Mazda MAZDA6

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  2008 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport VE 2008 Nissan Altima 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX
MSRP
$19,140
$18,620
$21,750
Invoice $17,705 $18,243 $19,790
MPG
City/Highway
17/29 19/32 17/31
Rating 7.4 8.4 N/A
Bottomline The 2008 Mazda6 lags behind the competition in terms of space and practicality, but it’s still among the most fun-to-drive affordable sedans. The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe provides most of the practicality of the Altima sedan, with a lot more style.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Still one of the best-handling affordable sedans
  • Base engine and manual transmission are a peppy combination
  • Hatchback model makes a lot of sense
  • Fuel efficiency (with the four-cylinder)

Dislikes:

  • Styling looks quite dated, especially inside
  • Cramped back seat, and for some, tight headroom
  • More road noise than typical
  • Sluggish throttle can hamper V-6 experience
  • Electronic stability control not offered

Likes:

  • Four-cylinder is peppy, manual gearbox is economical
  • Good front seats
  • Crisp handling without impacting ride

Dislikes:

  • Trunk opening is small
  • Some road noise on rough surfaces
  • Headroom can be tight for some
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