• 2013

• 2007 Mazda MAZDA3

• Used Mazda MAZDA3
• Repairs Mazda MAZDA3

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall:	2007 Mazda MAZDA3 U.S. News Best Cars 8.7
Critics' Rating:	9.5
Performance:	7.9
Interior:	7.3
Safety:	7.3
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Pros & Cons

• Strong acceleration and crisp, confident handling
• Sporty, modern exterior styling
• Provides good value for the money, in its class
• Mazdaspeed3 series is a standout performance vehicle in its class

• Front side airbags not available on all models
• Back seat can be tight for taller passengers

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The Mazda 3 is a sporty drive for its price class, with bold styling and a lengthy list of standard features. If you're in the market for an affordable small car you should also consider the highly rated Honda Civic and Honda Fit.

Modestly freshened for 2007, the Mazda 3 brings a crisp exterior design, excellent overall driving performance, and competitive cargo room for its class. "Style and affordability, comfort and utility, all in one package," adds Motor Trend, asking "what could be better?" Edmunds has selected the Mazda 3 as a "Most Wanted" sedan or wagon for four years in a row.

Consumer Guide reports that all trim levels of the 2007 Mazda 3 "share a spirit of sporty driving fun, solid build quality and a pleasant, efficient interior package. Add in competitive pricing, and you have a worthy Best Buy." Kelley Blue Book adds that "the Mazda 3 continues to attract buyers, due to its attractive styling, impressive array of standard and optional features, good fuel economy and sporty handling." New Car Test Drive sums it up nicely by saying that "Mazda has worked hard to make this car useful, space-efficient, economical and pleasant across a broad range of driving situations. At the same time, it has also given the car the style, comfort, features, and personality to transform any driving experience into a sporting proposition."

Most critics agree that the Mazda 3 represents good value, as a fun, spirited, and well-executed car for the money. Edmunds sees "value-minded performance" as the 3's strong suit, with a price "neither too high nor too low when you add similar features to the competing vehicles." IntelliChoice gave the 2007 Mazda 3 i Sport a "better than average" rating for its projected five-year total cost of ownership, compared to other vehicles in its class.