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The Mazda3 has a reputation for the best handling in this class, and it offers a turbocharged Mazdaspeed3 edition as well.
The Toyota Corolla is new for the 2009 model year and gets more refined and more expensive, though base versions can have a plasticky interior.
The Ford Focus was restyled for the 2008 model year, and while most reviewers think it's a step backward, the Focus has new features like Ford's SYNC entertainment and hands-free phone controller.
 2008 Honda CivicBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Toyota CorollaBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Ford FocusBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Mazda MAZDA3Browse Used Listings |
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| Quick Specs | |||
| Meta Rating | |||
The 2008 Honda Civic sedan rates well for safety, handling and green options, with only a few complaints about its rear-seat access. | The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS. | The 2008 Ford Focus isn’t all new, but it is an improvement, and a solid choice if you’re looking for a roomy car that handles well with a base price that starts around $15,000. | The 2008 Mazda 3 is easily one of the best compact cars for sale in the United States. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $15,010 | $15,350 | $14,395 | $13,895 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 21 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact |
| Style Name | |||
| 4-Door Man DX | 4-Door Sedan Man (Natl) | 2-Door Coupe S | 4-Door Sedan Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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