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2007 Mazda 3
Date Published: 4/11/08

2007 Mazda 3
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MSRP:
$13,795 - 23,955

Invoice:
$12,928 - 22,404

Class:
Compact Car

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2007 Mazda 3
Expert Rating Summary
Category i Touring, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.6
Fuel Economy 6 6.5
Ride Quality 5 5.3
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.8
Quietness 4 4.4
Controls 7 5.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 4
Cargo Room 2 4.8
Value within Class 10 6
Total Score: 53 52.9
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Mazda 3 Review
Mazda 3 adds a performance model and is available with traction/antiskid control for 2007. These 4-dr sedans and 4-dr hatchbacks come in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trim, and are joined by a MazdaSpeed hatchback for '07. All have a 4-cyl engine. Models with the "i" prefix have a 148-hp 2.0-liter, "s" versions a 156-hp 2.3. The MazdaSpeed has a 263-hp turbocharged 2.3 and comes only with a 6-speed manual transmission. Other models have a 5-speed manual or a 4- or 5-speed automatic. The automatics include a manual shift gate. All have 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard or optional depending on model, though curtain side airbags are unavailable on the s Sport hatchback. Traction/antiskid control is standard for MazdaSpeed and s Touring and Grand Touring models. The Grand Touring versions of the s and MazdaSpeed have leather upholstery and xenon headlamps. A navigation system is a MazdaSpeed Grand Touring option. MazdaSpeeds include limited-slip differential, sport suspension, larger brakes, and 18-inch wheels, plus specific styling touches. Other models get minor cosmetic changes for 2007.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.
News
The rumor mill forecasts a Mazda 3 redesign for 2009. Specifics haven't leaked yet, but keep checking back here for late-breaking news.
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