2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven
The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013... Read More
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This is a real sedan, not a stripped-down economy car.
a plethora of options that could keep even the most jaded luxury refugee pleased
The navigation system is controlled by buttons on the steering wheel, which is less convenient than a touch screen.
you basically have a mini Mazda 6 for about $26,000
FEATURES | 9 out of 10
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This is a real sedan, not a stripped-down economy car.
Edmunds' Inside Line
a plethora of options that could keep even the most jaded luxury refugee pleased
Autoblog
The navigation system is controlled by buttons on the steering wheel, which is less convenient than a touch screen.
Consumer Guide
you basically have a mini Mazda 6 for about $26,000
Car and Driver
But tech-savvy shoppers will be kept happy with Bluetooth standard on most models, along with steering-wheel audio and phone controls. A Bose Centerpoint audio system packaged with the moonroof came also with Sirius satellite radio, making this an ideal version for the commuter who needs to be entertained and productive. The options boosted the price from $18,350 (plus $570 destination) to $21,045. The available Bose Centerpoint system sounds excellent, too—just right and not too bass-heavy.
Even in its top Grand Touring trim, we think the 2011 Mazda3 is a strong value. The Mazda3 Grand Touring includes bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive front lighting, fog lamps, a bright-tipped dual exhaust, rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors, leather seats (heated in front), dual-zone climate control, a Bluetooth hands-free interface, and electronic stability control—all for about $23k. Add a new Tech Package, which includes items like rain-sensing wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, and new rear LED combination taillamps, and you're still under $26k.
Conclusion
With great connectivity and entertainment features, along with some extras that aren't usually seen outside luxury brands, there's no reason to be disappointed with the feature set in the 2011 Mazda3.
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