Hatch leaves lots of room for storage (great alternative to an SUV for families), comfortable drive, boost of a speed3 adds a bit more oomph over a plain NA 4cyl. Gets the job done with great gas mileage. Just don't recommend getting a northern car or there'll be a ton of rust. Unless you want to swap out the suspension, then by all means. replaced mine due to the rear spring breaking due to rust (MD car).
We love driving this car. The handling feels sporty, yet the ride is smooth and comfortable. The gas mileage surpasses that of some hybrids. We don't often chauffer passengers, but when we do, the back seat comfortably seats two. We have gotten three passengers in the back seat for a short distance, without it feeling terribly cramped. We enjoy the technological features as well.
Because the car gets great gas mileage, and drives very comfortable. I am used to power seats. With the 6 position driver seat and adjustable lumbar support, I found my seat position with the 6 position adjustable driver seat, I was lucky to have a positon or two that fits. Otherwise, the car is so much fun drive. I also notice with the dimensions of the car, the I Touring Mazda 3 gets few if any dings from other car doors because if you center the car in the parking space, You are as far from other cars.
This price does not include tax, title, and tags. Additional fees may also apply depending on the state of purchase.