3 small cars: Low cost, high content
The Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza and Mazda Mazda3 are respected players in the small-car segment and economical in their own right. Go above the base trim and price them with options – you’ll be surprised how much more car you get for the money.
Pricing |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Base Retail Price (MSRP) | $22,700 | $20,295 | $23,400 | $30,145 |
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| Base Invoice Price | $21,112 | $19,306 | $22,378 | $28,983 | |
| Rebates/Incentives | Not Available |
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| ConsumerReports.org® Bottom Line Price | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Price this car with options | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
Quick Facts |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Standard Engine | 2.0L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 148 hp H4 | 2.5L 167 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | |
| Standard Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
5-Speed Manual Overdrive |
6-Speed Manual Overdrive |
8-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
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| Fuel Economy (MPG) (city/highway) | 27 / 37 | 25 / 33 | 20 / 28 | 19 / 31 | |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 6500 RPM | 148 @ 6200 RPM | 167 @ 6000 RPM | 292 @ 6350 RPM | |
| Standard Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Photos |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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Reviews |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| MSN Expert Rating (out of 10) | 9.5(read reviews) | 7.5(read reviews) | 8.4(read reviews) | 8.8(read reviews) | |
| MSN User Rating (out of 10) | 8.9(read reviews) | 9.0(read reviews) | 9.2(read reviews) | 9.3(read reviews) | |
| ConsumerReports.org® (out of 100) | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | |
Model Warranty |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
300 RWD |
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| Basic (mo.) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | |
| Basic (mi.) | 36,000 | 36,000 | 36,000 | 36,000 | |
| Powertrain (mo.) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| Powertrain (mi.) | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 100,000 | |
| Rust (mo.) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| Rust (mi.) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100,000 |
| Next Steps |
Focus Titanium Hatch |
Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium |
Mazda3 s Grand Touring MT 5-Door |
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