Blue Book Value 2007 Mazda Mz3 4 Door
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- i Sport
$13,895
- i Touring
$16,255
- s Sport
$17,190
- s Touring
$18,425
- s Grand Touring
$19,895
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Our 2007 Mazda Mazda3 trim comparison will help you decide.
- 2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder
- Manual or automatic
- Sedan or hatchback
- Sporty Mazda styling and personality
- Standard auxiliary audio input
- Standard 12-volt power outlets
2007 Mazda Mazda3 review: Our expert's take
Not long ago, I wrote about the Mazdaspeed3, Mazda's 263-horsepower hot-rod version of its entry-level car. A reader e-mailed, wondering if it was really worth the price premium over a regular Mazda3 S model: The Mazda- speed3 I tested listed for almost $25,000, and they've been so scarce this year that some dealers have added their own markups to the car.
I told the reader that for me, a regular midlevel version of the Mazda3 was so entertaining that I'd be hard-pressed to justify the extra money, especially since the best you could likely hope for with the Mazdaspeed3 is to pay list price, while you can expect a healthy discount on the regular version.
After a week with a Mazda3 S Touring, I'm pretty comfortable with that answer. While this car isn't the athlete the Mazdaspeed3 is, or even the Honda Civic Si, it's a blast to drive for what it costs. I'm not sure there's a better sub-$20,000 value for those who insist on having fun behind the wheel.
The test car was a sedan version, as opposed to Mazda's wagon like hatchback, which I like just as well. The engine is a willing, eager 2.3-literfour-cylinder with 156 horsepower, and the transmission is an exceptionally smooth five-speed manual. You can get an automatic transmission, but the manual is so good that I'd stick with it and save $950.
As it is, the test car started at $18,425, and that gets you a lot of equipment, including stability control, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, fog lights, power windows and locks and a good six-speaker stereo. Options on the test car were a package that adds a power sunroof and a six-disc CD changer ($890), and Sirius satellite radio ($430). With shipping, list price was $20,340.
If you are slightly less interested in performance, the Mazda3 I starts at less than $15,000, and has a 2.0-liter, 148-horsepower four-cylinder engine. It isn't as sporty as the S — different suspension, 15-inch tires and wheels, instead of the 17-inchers on the test car — but for the money, it's a lot of car, though beware that air conditioning is an option.
On the road, the test car is taut and nimble — it's really surprising that this car has been around in the same basic form since 2004 but still feels fresh. Handling is quite European — this platform was, after all, developed there — with a nice mixture of comfort and road feel. Inside, the sound system — typical for Mazda — is not particularly intuitive, but other instruments and controls are fine. The cloth-covered bucket seats are supportive and firm. Rear-seat room is acceptable for a car this size, as is trunk space.
There are newer models on the market, and even at list price, the Mazda3 S Touring is exceptionally appealing. But figuring in a nice discount given the age of the model, it goes from being a good buy to one of the best bargains out there.
Consumer reviews
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
- Comfort 4.1
- Interior design 4.3
- Performance 4.3
- Value for the money 4.5
- Exterior styling 4.6
- Reliability 4.4
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