2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport (Auto)

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PRICING DETAILS Invoice: $17,302 Retail: $18,485 Target Price: $17,756 COST OF OWNERSHIP: $29,320

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Overview

The Mazda Mazda3 s Sport (Auto) last had a manufacturer update on 04/15/2008. The Mazda3 returns for 2008 available in sedan and hatchback bodystyles, the Mazda3 is offered in several trims: i Sport, i Touring, s Sport, s Touring, and s Grand Touring, as well as Mazdaspeed Sport and Grand Touring hatchbacks. Engine choices include a 148-horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder engine and a 156 horsepower 2.3L four-cylinder engine (both engines are P-ZEV compliant in California-emission states) A Turbocharged version of the 2.3L four-cylinder engine on the Mazdaspeed models produces 263 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Transmissions consist of either a five-speed manual, four-speed automatic, five-speed automatic, or a six-speed manual transmission. The Mazda Mazda3 s Sport (Auto) was introduced in 2004, and minor changes are expected in 2010.

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