Fusion or Mazda3?

>>17317668
Two different leagues. Mazda 3 is comparable to the focus, fusion the 6. Basically not only are you comparing make but also the category of model.

>>17317668
3k civic fuck off

>>17317668
Consider the comfyness and appeal of interior. You're going to use and see it every day for several years.

>>17317668
Also we don't know trim. As a new grad, assuming you qualify for other programs a 2017 base fusion can be had in the $18,000 range all day everyday. So what are we dealing with in terms of trim?

>>17317668

you should buy a 2006 Civic 5-speed

Just lease an S63.

>>17317668
>those cars
>fun
pick one. for a little bit more you could get a g37 with a manual trans.

>>17317684

Not sure about the trim on the Mazda. The FUsion is an SE, NAV, with a leather interior and rear view mirror. The dealer said it was a luxury package sedan, although I'm not sure if that necessarily impacts the value of the Fusion.

>>17317675
I guess what I am looking for is which one has the best value for what I'll be using it for: city driving and highway commuting. Not looking to reach top speeds or anything, just to enjoy my car whenever I drive it. The ford did look a lot more spacious and I liked that, but the Mazda definitely had a better acceleration and feel to driving.

>>17317725
>rear view mirror

meant to say camera

>>17317705

>for a little bit more you can get a car just as heavy, with a useless back seat and the motor out of a Pathfinder

you're supposed to give OP good ideas.

>>17317725
Don't buy a fusion. It's not sporty. It's not luxurious. it doesn't even have a "luxury package" the dealer is full of shit. the best fusion is the titanium and now platinum. You're making a huge mistake by going to a dealer and not knowing what you want. Makes it real easy for them to talk you into a shit car.

Post your local craigslist. Are you paying cash or financing? How much down? Do you even know your credit score?

>>17317761

Credit is low 700s. I will be paying for it with an auto loan, I make decent money and can afford the monthly payment. At this point I just need to find the right car.

If not the fusion what's a <$20,000 Sedan that is better than what I described? Is the Mazda 3 a good value for that price? I checked the sticky and some others I can see myself getting are a Volkswagen, Chevrolet, or Hyundai. The Fusion and the Mazda are just the best prices for 2013 - 2014 cars I could find out of the dealerships I looked at.

>>17317774
Why do you need a sedan? You're a man with no kids right? You're an enthusiast right? Otherwise why are you here? if you just want an appliance, any will do.

>>17317725
The Fusion is a much bigger family car. If you plan to have 4/5 passengers a lot then it'll be much nicer, but if this is mainly personal transport then save money with the 3.

Would make a lot more sense to decide what segment you want first, and then start comparing models.

Civic

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>>17317668
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>>17317815
seriously guys, nobody mentioned a twingo

Fusion is gonna be regretted. For 12-15 grand I'd get a Civic Si or V6 Camry/Accord. I'm assuming you can't drive a stick.

>>17318650
>can't drive a stick
could you imagine? Posting on a car board without even being able to drive a manual
really makes you ponder