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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 ...
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How We Rated
- Styling
- 8
- Performance
- 8
- Comfort and Quality
- 8
- Safety
- 7
- Features
- 8
Our Full Review
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 ...
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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 Sport*Ltd 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 |
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