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2006 Mazda Mazda3
Invoice: $12,848 - $17,935
Miles Per Gallon
City: 26 MPG - 28 MPG
Highway: 32 MPG - 35 MPG
Body Style: Sedan, Hatchback
Engines: 2.0L I-4 150 HP, 2.3L I-4 160 HP
The Mazda 3 is Mazda's spirited, 5-seater compact car that is roomy, affordable, and fun to drive. It comes as both a tour-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. Among competition from Toyota and Honda, the Mazda 3 has proven to be popular, stylish, and in line with the Mazda idea or sportiness.
The Mazda 3s features a free-revving 2.3-liter engine that delivers spirited performance and the Mazda 3i benefits with a 2.0-liter engine. The five-speed manual transmission shifts easily for new drivers and there's an automatic available with a manual-shift feature. Side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard on some models and available on all. Most equipment is optional, including power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry; cruise control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, six-speaker audio system, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, brighter interior upholstery and trim, electroluminescent gauges that adjust for intensity, and delayed courtesy lights.
For 2006, the 2.0-liter engine in the Mazda 3i benefits from increased power.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2006 Mazda Mazda3, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2006 Mazda Mazda3 for less money than when it was new. If the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2006 Mazda Mazda3 is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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