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Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Chrysler Sebring Review

How the Mazda MAZDA3 stacks up against the Chrysler Sebring - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Mazda MAZDA3
Price Range: $14,690 - $22,000
2010 Chrysler Sebring
Price Range: $20,120 - $35,125
Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Chrysler Sebring Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mazda MAZDA3 to the dealership as the Chrysler Sebring. The Sebring isn't much more expensive than the MAZDA3 with respect to MSRP. The Mazda MAZDA3 isn't much less expensive than the Chrysler as far as final price.

Utility
Neither the Mazda MAZDA3 nor the Chrysler has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Sebring offers a bit more head room than the Mazda, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chrysler Sebring make it roomier for your passengers than the Mazda MAZDA3.

Dimensions
The Chrysler Sebring is markedly heavier than the Mazda MAZDA3. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chrysler Sebring than the MAZDA3 because of its more capacious tank. The MAZDA3 and the Chrysler Sebring compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Chrysler Sebring and the Mazda MAZDA3 have about similar tires. With their similar turning circles, the Mazda MAZDA3 and the Chrysler Sebring very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDA3's engine is a little smaller than the Chrysler Sebring's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chrysler Sebring isn't much more powerful than the Mazda.

Overview
The Chrysler Sebring and the Mazda MAZDA3 have the same basic warranty.

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