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2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Overview

Likes:

  • Sporty performance
  • Attractive exterior
  • Fuel economy
  • Interior quality

Dislikes:

  • No rear-seat cup holders
  • Excessive road noise
  • Stiff ride

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the new Mazda 3 in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com also researched available road tests on the new Mazda 3 to produce a full review that surveys the most useful comments and observations. Likes Sporty ...

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By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

Buyers seeking a sporty, economical car that has the looks to compete with more expensive sport sedans would do well to check out the 2009 Mazda 3. Various reviews read by TheCarConnection.com heap praise on the styling of the Mazda 3; 2009 models "have enough style to sit...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport $14,690 / $13,777 City: 24
Hwy: 32
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Sport $15,590 / $14,616 City: 22
Hwy: 30
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Touring Value $17,095 / $16,020 City: 24
Hwy: 32
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Touring Value $17,995 / $16,859 City: 22
Hwy: 30
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Sport $18,135 / $16,989 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Sport $19,085 / $17,875 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Touring $19,125 / $17,912 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Touring $20,075 / $18,799 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Grand Touring $20,895 / $19,563 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Grand Touring $21,845 / $20,449 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Sport $18,625 / $17,446 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Sport $19,575 / $18,332 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Touring $19,125 / $17,912 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Touring $20,075 / $18,799 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring $20,895 / $19,563 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring $21,845 / $20,449 City: 22
Hwy: 28
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man MAZDASPEED3 Sport $22,740 / $21,286 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2009 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man MAZDASPEED3 GT $24,455 / $22,885 City: 18
Hwy: 25

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Other Choices:

The Hyundai Elantra is a good value in the compact range of cars, and while you might be attracted to its price and warranty, the Elantra is not as refined as the Mazda 3. However, the Elantra Touring is an extremely versatile and sporty vehicle, rivaling the five-door Mazda 3. The Honda Civic could be the Mazda 3's closest competitor in terms of quality and on-the-road character. You may or may not like the Civic's two-tier instrument panel, so try it first. The Ford Focus is another competent competitor and a likable mainstream product aimed at mainstream shoppers. Neither its styling nor its handling is as sporty as the Mazda 3's, but the Focus does offer a two-door coupe body style and an attractive, comfortable interior. The VW GTI is a robust and enjoyable two- or four-door hatchback that feels a bit more mature than the 3, even though it’s about the same size. Finally, the Civic Si is an alternative to the Mazdaspeed3; it isn’t nearly as fast, but with its high-revving engine, great handling, and excellent tactile experience, it’s a blast to drive.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By dave #1, Posted: 9/14/2009

    I bought a 2009 mazda 3i value and it's such a great car. This is my second mazda since my first one lasted thru 170,000 miles of my abuse and never flinched. I really enjoy driving the 3i to work since the zoom zoom and the styling, economy and cool bells and whistles are all there. My friends are impressed with all the inside room but I bought it because I drive hard and this car performs far better than the civic, sentra, corolla and jetta that I test drove. I got the 5 speed stick because that's just the kind of driver I am. Now I just have to put a sirius tuner in it.

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