 This car has the highest in its class for safety, quality and reliability. This is my 4th Mazda, and i will continue to be a member of the Mazda family. The smoothness of the transmission, excellent fuel economy. Very Sporty, plenty of power out of the 2.0L MZR 4 Cylinder engine with 148 hp. Easy to get up and go in traffic. With small children safety is key, and this beat the CIVIC and COROLLA hands down. A++ Mazda!  Don't compare apples to oranges, don't compare the Mazda price to a Honda or Toyota,  You get a lot more than you pay for with a Mazda, especially this 3.  So if you're looking to buy one, stop thinking about it, BUY IT