2009 Mazda B2300

2009 Mazda B2300 Price: $16,060

Utility
The typical truck will quite certainly prove handier than the Mazda B2300 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The typical truck is likely a better choice than the Mazda B2300 as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or big pets. The typical truck outpulls the Mazda B2300 by a large margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the typical truck packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda B2300 down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical truck is tremendously heavier than the Mazda B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average truck than the B2300 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda B2300 fits in smaller parking spaces than the typical truck. The typical truck's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Mazda B2300 may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Mazda B2300 for a fill-up more often than the average truck because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The B2300 is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical truck. In terms of gas mileage, the Mazda B2300 has the typical truck beat. When it comes to MSRP, the typical truck costs tremendously more than the Mazda B2300.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the B2300 is quite certainly more agile than the typical truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mazda B2300's engine is tremendously smaller than the typical truck's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the typical truck will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda B2300 finally gets moving. The typical truck packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda B2300 with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the typical truck's front cabin compared to the Mazda B2300.

Warranty
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical truck is a little longer than the Mazda B2300's, the difference isn't too marked.