2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Overview

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By Rex Roy, Editor

TheCarConnection.com's team of car experts pored over road tests from respected Web sources to bring you this conclusive review of the 2008 Mazda 3. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also have driven the Mazda 3 sedan, wagon, and high-performance Mazdaspeed3, and can offer you a ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 8
Performance: 8
Comfort and Quality: 8
Safety: 7
Features: 8

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By Rex Roy, Editor

2008 MAZDA 3 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "the 2008 Mazda 3 doesn't look, feel or drive like an economy car" ConsumerGuide: "MazdaSpeeds include specific styling touches" Kelley Blue Book: "The 2008 Mazda MAZDA 3 is available in two body styles" The 2008 Mazda 3 is aging gracefully; its sharp, sporty looks are still popular among buyers, and the hatchback is especially utilitarian. If you're interested in the Mazda 3, 2008 versions are available in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback that looks more like a wagon. Introduced in 2004 by Mazda , 2008 Mazda 3s are "distinguished by taut, chiseled styling that hint at the car's athletic personality," writes Edmunds. They add, "A sign of a great design is typically one that doesn't require a sizable midlife refresh...only miniscule changes have been made to the 3 over the years." Various reviews read by TheCarConnection.com heap praise on the styling of the Mazda 3; 2008 models ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport Ltd Avail	$13,895	$13,022	City: 24 Hwy: 32
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Sport Ltd Avail	$14,795	$13,861	City: 23 Hwy: 31
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Touring *Ltd Avail	$16,255	$15,222	City: 24 Hwy: 32
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Touring Ltd Avail	$17,155	$16,061	City: 23 Hwy: 31
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Sport Ltd Avail	$17,435	$16,322	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Sport Ltd Avail	$18,385	$17,209	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Touring Ltd Avail	$18,425	$17,246	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Touring Ltd Avail	$19,375	$18,132	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s GT Ltd Avail	$19,895	$18,617	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s GT Ltd Avail	$20,845	$19,502	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Sport Ltd Avail	$17,925	$16,779	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Sport Ltd Avail	$18,875	$17,666	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Touring Ltd Avail	$18,425	$17,246	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Touring Ltd Avail	$19,375	$18,132	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s GT Ltd Avail	$19,895	$18,617	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s GT Ltd Avail	$20,845	$19,502	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB MAZDASPEED3 SportLtd Avail	$22,340	$20,898	City: 18 Hwy: 26
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB MAZDASPEED3 GT Ltd Avail	$24,055	$22,497	City: 18 Hwy: 26
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport	$13,995	$13,115	City: 24 Hwy: 32
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Sport	$14,895	$13,954	City: 23 Hwy: 31
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Touring Value	$16,595	$15,539	City: 24 Hwy: 32
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Touring Value	$17,495	$16,379	City: 23 Hwy: 31
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Sport	$17,535	$16,416	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Sport	$18,485	$17,302	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Touring	$18,525	$17,339	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Touring	$19,475	$18,225	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Grand Touring	$20,295	$18,990	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Grand Touring	$21,245	$19,875	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Sport	$18,025	$16,873	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Sport	$18,975	$17,759	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Touring	$18,525	$17,339	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Touring	$19,475	$18,225	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring	$20,295	$18,990	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring	$21,245	$19,875	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man MAZDASPEED3 Sport	$22,440	$20,991	City: 18 Hwy: 26
2008 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man MAZDASPEED3 GT	$24,155	$22,590	City: 18 Hwy: 26