2010 Mazda MAZDA3

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Price Range: $14,690 - $22,000

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 average sedan. Regarding gas mileage, the Mazda MAZDA3 is a little better than the average sedan, but not by much. The Mazda MAZDA3 is tremendously less pricey than the average sedan with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the MAZDA3 nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Mazda MAZDA3 for a fill-up approximately as often as the average sedan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the Mazda MAZDA3, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the average sedan offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mazda MAZDA3, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average sedan is tremendously more bulky than the Mazda MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDA3's tank is about the same size as the average sedan's, though the typical sedan's is slightly larger. The Mazda MAZDA3 and the typical sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the MAZDA3 down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the MAZDA3 and the average sedan quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is tremendously more massive than the Mazda MAZDA3's. Bear in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the typical sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda MAZDA3 finally gets moving. The typical sedan packs quite a wallop compared to the Mazda MAZDA3 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda MAZDA3 isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.