4/4/2012 Car Report

MAZDA / Mazdaspeed3 (2012) Report generated: 04/04/2012 This report contains province specific data. To see the data you MUST select your province Ontario INVOICE MSRP >> HOW TO READ YOUR QUOTE

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Base Vehicle Sedan GX Manual $14,975 $15,795 Sedan GX Manual with Air Conditioning $16,126 $17,195 Sedan GS Manual $17,346 $18,495 Sedan GS-SKY Manual $18,002 $19,195 Sedan GT Manual $22,223 $23,695 Sport GX Manual $15,923 $16,795 Sport GX Manual with Air Conditioning $17,064 $18,195 Sport GS Manual $18,284 $19,495 Sport GS-SKY Manual $18,940 $20,195 Sport GT Manual $23,161 $24,695 Mazdaspeed3 Manual $27,944 $29,795

Options Sport Mode Automatic 5-Speed Sport Mode AT for GX, GS, GT $1,125 $1,200 SKYACTIV-Drive 6-Speed Sport Mode AT for GS-SKY not for Mazdaspeed3 Carbon Fibre Edition Sedan GX with Air Conditioning only; cannot be combined with Convenience $1,683 $1,795 Package Convenience Package $938 $1,000 GX with Air Conditioning only Moonroof $839 $895 GS and GS-SKY only GS-L Package $1,220 $1,300 GS and GS-SKY only; requires Moonroof GT-E Package $1,777 $1,895 GT only Technology Package $2,289 $2,440 Mazdaspeed3 only Crystal White Pearl Paint $188 $200

Other Charges (Ontario) www.apa.ca/viewreport.asp?opttwo=7… 1/4 4/4/2012g( ) Car Report APA Member Mark-up Over Invoice Toronto $500 N/A APA Member Mark-up Over Invoice Ottawa $750 N/A Mazdaspeed3: FULL MSRP O.M.V.I.C Fee $5 $5 Ontario Tire Stewardship Fee $30 $30 Administration Fee $0 Varies APA Referral Fee $65 N/A

Other Charges Freight & PDI $1,595 $1,595 Freight and PDI (Mazdaspeed3) $1,695 $1,695 Federal Air Conditioner Excise Tax (Recovery) $100 $100 Click each appropriate box to calculate total price. TOTAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INCENTIVES AND TAXES Total $23,481 $24,320

Incentives

Cash Purchase Incentive:

$2,500 Discount on GT and Mazdaspeed3 models; No Discount on GS-SKY models; $1,500 Discount on all other models. Ends April 30, 2012.

Finance Incentive:

Finance at 0.00% for up to 84 months on Sport GT and Mazdaspeed3 models. Finance at 0.00/0.99/1.99/2.99% for 24-48/60/72/84 months on GS-SKY models. Finance at 0.00/1.99% for 24-60/72-84 months on all other models. Ends April 30, 2012.

Lease Incentive:

$1,000 Discount on Base GX Manual (D4SX52 AA00) model. Lease at 0.99/1.99% for 36/48 months on GX, GS, Sport GX and Sport GS models. Lease at 1.99/2.99% for 36/48 months for all other models. Ends April 30, 2012.

Additional Manufacturer Incentives

1) $500 Grad Award for recent graduates. 2) Owner Renewal Program: $250 Discount OR 1% deduction on Financing or Lease. Contact dealer for more details. Valid until further notice.

Additional APA Member Benefits for members in Ontario. (Through APA Dealer/Broker Only)

For Toronto Only: Complimentary customer pick up for new car test drives, or test drives at your home or office. Dealer Installed accessories - APA members receive a 10% discount on parts at the time of vehicle purchase only.

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ABOVE AVERAGE

MAZDA 3 (FWD)

Body Styles: 4HB, 4SD* Engines: 2L-4 148 HP*, 2.5L 167 HP, 2.5L- 4T 263 HP Transmissions: 5M, 6M, 5A* City Fuel Economy: 8.7L/100 km ESC: Standard Emissions rating: n/a

What’s new GX trim level gains ESC, traction control, brake override and alloy wheels. Package changes.

Performance The 2.5L four in the 3 GS is quick, quiet, smooth, flexible and pretty parsimonious with fuel, especially on the highway. The excellent five- speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly, responds eagerly to driver commands and is geared to facilitate very relaxed cruising. This frothy drivetrain is installed in a carefully developed chassis that handles sinuous backroads with aplomb, refusing to lose its composure even when faced with sizeable mid-corner bumps. This handling prowess does not come at the expense of ride comfort, which has a pleasing resilience. If the 3 disappoints at all, it is in its steering, which, while precise and nicely geared, is too light and lacks feel. Strong progressive brakes.

The 3’s cabin is fronted by a dashboard stocked with clear instruments (which can be partially blocked by the adjustable steering wheel) and straightforward, logical controls. The cabin design is conservatively avant garde, and carefully constructed from attractive components. The front seats grip occupants well on twisting roads, but some APA testers found their padding too firm for total comfort. Taller drivers may find the front seats have insufficient travel. Rear seat legroom, just adequate for adults, is disappointing for a car in this segment. Good trunk space on the sedan and good versatility with the hatchback. Good audio quality. The 3 hatchback (Sport in Mazda speak) was judged the best car in a three car APA comparison test that included the Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback (rated a close second) and the Hyundai Elantra Touring (rated a distant third).

Reliability Average reliability predicted. The previous 3 had numerous teething problems following its launch. Three year/80,000 km bumper to bumper warranty, five years/100,000 km on the powertrain

Comments Mazda’s MZR fours, displacing 2L and 2.5L, power mainstream 3s. Manual transmissions are a five-speed with the 2L and a six-speed with the 2.5L. A five-speed automatic is available with both engines. The 2.5L turbocharged four in the 3 churns out 263 horsepower and mates exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission. Made in Japan.

Pricing Upgrading from the GX to the GS trim level reflects the value of the additional content in the GS package. The GS Luxury, GT and GT-E packages are all very good value. The GS Luxury model contains many of the GT’s features but avoids the pricier 2 5L engine The hatchback “Sport” body style sells for www.apa.ca/viewreport.asp?opttwo=7… 3/4 4/4/2012 Car Report avoids the pricier 2.5L engine. The hatchback “Sport” body style sells for $1000 to $1350 more (the 2.5L four is standard except for the GX) than the equivalent sedan. Sales of the 3 increased about five percent last year, but it still trailed the Honda Civic by about 9000 units.

Safety. Seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain air bags are standard on all models. The 3 was rated Good in the IIHS frontal, side and rear impact tests. Not rated for rollover. Ranked 15th out of the 25 cars in its class. ABS and ESC are standard.

Disclaimer: We make every effort to keep information on pricing and incentives up to date. However, due to the lack of a centralized system for reporting incentives in the industry, and changes on an almost daily basis, the information may not be current, particularly near the beginning of the month. APA assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions on this sheet.

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