Mazda 3 Sedan vs Chevy Cruze: Mazda 3 Wins, Hands Down

In doing an across-the-board comparison between the 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan and 2015 Chevy Cruze, the Mazda 3 is the clear winner. Lower price, better gas mileage, more horsepower, and lower cost to own all add up to a knockout win for the Mazda 3.

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	2015 Mazda 3	2015 Chevy Cruze
MSRP	$18,815	$19,695
MECHANICAL INFORMATION
Base Engine	2.0L	1.8 L

Cylinders	Inline 4	Inline 4.
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	30/41 mpg	22/35 mpg
Horsepower	155 hp @ 6000 rpm	138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Monthly Fuel Cost	$95	$120
Torque	150 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm	138 hp @ 6300 rpm

Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
5-YEAR OWNERSHIP COSTS
Average Cost per Mile	$0.43	$.048

True Cost to Own	$32,389	$36,352
Depreciation	$9,025	$9,539
Insurance	$9.234	$11,079

Introducing the All-New Mazda CX-3

2016 will mark the first year for Mazda’s entry in the sub-compact SUV market, or Cute Ute, as the segment is referred to by some.  While the new CX-3 has resemblances of the large CX-5, the CX-3 has it’s own style.  Small in stature, it has a more muscular stance than many of the others in the category, which gives it a more serious look.  

Car and Driver says, “The CX-3 steers with precision, corners with aplomb, and scoots down the road with a verve that is almost universally absent among crossovers. Toggle the Sport mode and the quick-shifting automatic transmission takes on Porsche-esque logic, downshifting as you brake for an upcoming corner. Without question, Mazda has built the driver’s car—er, crossover—in this burgeoning segment.”

Official pricing starts at $19,960 for the base Sport model  (excluding destination charge).  All-wheel drive will be available for an extra $1,250, with availability beginning in August.