Mazda 3i or S?

beth,

allow me make few assummptions behind question. first best value between trim levels offered in mazda3i or 3s brand. other unspoken part of question maybe how mazda's series of cars relates other brands may target similar demographic?

have nothing further add on trim packages , transmissions hasn't been stated. have point. delve matter of question exploring different related direction. let's compared mazda brand bmw brand in mind.
bmw cost more maintain mazda virtue of parts , overall upkeep of car. now, if maintain bmw oil services, if remember correctly cost of oil changes $200, every 3-5k miles, 3 times year. if done 3 times in year @ $200.00, math , $600.00 plus taxes not included.

bmw's require premium gas. higher octane regular unleaded gas. tires on bmw has rotated every 5,000 miles wear rating of 20,000 miles on pretty set of season performance tires. new set of tires cheap price mounted , balanced, including realignment charge $1000-$1500 every 6 months year, depending on driving habits, sake of discussion, let's every 2 years, tires have replaced. math. looking @ $2000 on low side $3,000 per. therefore, if money consideration, then, bmw not give best product value. however, gives high performance car pedigree in racing; bmw.

mazda 3 series of cars recommends 87 octane. because have 16" or 17" tires tread rated last 20k-30k miles. if 18" tires tires $900-$1100 michelin season pilots, installed , balanced. concerning mazda, oil change can made $25-$58 depending on choice regular motor oil or synthetic. again, @ math. on high end using synthetic, $180.00 plus tax. michelin tires priced @ $1100,00 installed, balanced, road hazard. not bad.

other point can add has not been addressed other comments difference in engines. mazda 2.0 engine same motor housed in mazda mx-5. engine has reputation being reliable, however, not sophisticated honda vtech engine, remains straight forward worry free power plant cost-effective maintain. 2.0 litre engine zippy, responsive, more on side of fun on summer day. it's greatest achievement improvement of gas mileage noticeable compared it's sibling 2.3 litre engine. larger powerplant considered big block 4 cylinder lower engine compression. gives 2.3 litre engine 12-15 horsepower bump, on it's smaller sibling. again, neither engine shares sophistication of honda vtech engine, 2.3 litre engine base engine has been recognized in prestigous ward's best engine review 1 of best engines money can buy 2 consecutive years; direct injection turbo platform, best seen in mazdaspeed3 , detuned version in cx7.

whichever derivative mazda engine choose? bmw cannot compete mazda @ price point mazda makes it's living in engine mechanicals. may 1 of not mind, value dollar on side of mazda. high dollar prestige bonus bmw, in shop when mazda on road. documented bmw car requires greater attention maintain it's tune or prove unreliable , problematic. if enjoy mazda s, if looking best in class economy car sporting intentions. if choose more aggressive variant mazdaspeed3 sells $10,000 cheaper nearest competitor, list price of $22,000 mazdaspeed3, come no surprise bmw not have advantage on mazda on straight however, because of bmw's rear wheel designation may have half step on mazdaspeed3 in corners. if else even, mazda because sticker $10,000 less bmw. take $10,000 , invest in market , take snapshot of showroom finish of mazdaspeed3 in garage , call day.

do 3i , 3i touring, 3s require / recommend 92 octane fuel?
differences in trim packages / engines / transmissions (auto)?

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