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| See also the main fact sheets for the [[Mazda Mazda3]].
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| ==High Points==
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| * Fun to drive
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| * Great gas mileage
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| * European exterior styling
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| * Quick to get up and go (0-60 in 7.4 seconds)
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| ==Low Points==
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| * Lack of foot room for rear passengers
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| * Lower quality feel of hand dash controls
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| * Manufacturer tires only last 30k miles
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| ==Performance and Handling==
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| * Very responsive at high speeds
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| * Tight turning radius
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| * Excellent brake response
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| * Excellent for city driving as well as for long trips
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| ==Gas Mileage==
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| The Mazda3 typically gets 25-28 MPG in the city and 32-36 MPG on the freeway at 60-80 MPH.
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| ==Safety: 4 Stars (out of 5)==
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| Most organizations that rank safety (ConsumerGuide, NHTSA) give the Mazda3 this score. Passenger airbag is standard. Side impact ratings leave some concerns. Side airbags are not standard.
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| ==Reliability and Maintenance: 5 Stars==
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| With propery maintenance, which is reasonably priced (approximatley $100 every 10,000 miles excluding regular oil changes), the Mazda3 performs well day in and day out.
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| ==Interior and Comforts==
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| For someone less than 6' tall, this compact car is extremely comfortable. The drivers' seat offers lumbar support as well as vertical and horizontal adjustments. The gear shift sits at a comfortable distance from the drivers' seat, as do all controls.
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| ==Exterior==
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| This car is very well styled for a compact vehicle under $20,000. It looks much more like a European compact car than a Japanese econo-vehicle.
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| ==Styles and Options==
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| The Mazda3 comes in 8 different models for the 2006 model year. View them at [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect]. There is the standard 4-door sedan and the 5-door hatchback (Mazda3s). The hatchback comes in a 2.3 liter model only, whereas the sedan comes in 2.0 liter and 2.3 liter models.
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| Options include (but are not limited to):
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| * Sunroof
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| * Power windows and locks
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| * 5 CD changer
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| * [[Navigation System|GPS]]
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| ==Main Competitors==
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| * Ford Focus
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| * Toyota Corolla
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| * Honda Civic
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| ==External Links==
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| '''''WikiCars Contributor Favorites'''''
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| *[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsAllMZ3 Mazda3 homepage]
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| '''''Community Sites'''''
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| *[http://carscarscars.blogs.com/index/2004/04/review_mazda3.html CarsCarsCars!]
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