2016 Toyota Corolla |
2016 Mazda 3 |
|
$17,300 |
Base MSRP |
$17,845 |
132-Hp 1.8-Liter Four-Cylinder |
Engine |
155-Hp 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder |
13 Cubic Feet |
Cargo Space |
12.4 Cubic Feet |
41.4 Inches |
Rear Legroom |
35.8 Inches |
Agile, efficient and value-packed, the compact sedan class is rife with impressive options. Car shoppers looking for a new compact sedan will find the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 at the top of the list as class leaders. Which model is best though? With a detailed 2016 Toyota Corolla vs 2016 Mazda 3 comparison at your disposal, you will be able to streamline the research process and find the best value in the compact sedan segment. Take a closer look as we examine price, performance and interior space to get to the bottom of this comparison.
A worldwide bestseller with more than 43 million models sold across the globe, the Toyota Corolla comes with a sterling reputation for quality and reliability. Affordability and value are key elements of the Toyota Corolla’s class dominance that stand out in this comparison. Despite a budget-friendly price tag, the Toyota Corolla possesses a long list of standard features in a sleek, compact package. The standard Toyota Entune infotainment system is at the heart of the Toyota Corolla cabin and adds a 6.1-inch touchscreen, hands-free Bluetooth technology and USB/iPod connectivity.
Price is a factor for any car shopper and is a benefit when you choose the value-packed Toyota Corolla. When you compare the 2016 Toyota Corolla vs 2016 Mazda 3 in terms of price, the Toyota Corolla possesses a lower starting price tag than the Mazda competition. Starting at $17,300, the Toyota Corolla delivers an energetic and efficient performance in addition to an arsenal of standard features that is highlighted above. As you progress through the Toyota Corolla model lineup, you will find that the Toyota compact is a more affordable option regardless of trim level.
Despite a compact sedan platform, families in the Enfield, CT area will find that the Toyota Corolla possesses a class-leading interior. Space is at a premium for any compact sedan and the numbers illustrate why the Toyota Corolla is at the top of the class. A spacious 97.5 cubic feet of passenger space makes room for five and is highlighted by an incredible 41.4 inches of rear legroom. Mazda 3 models provide a smaller 96.3 cubic feet of passenger space and just 35.8 inches of rear legroom. Families on the go will appreciate the 13 cubic-feet of trunk space that the Toyota Corolla provides as well.
When it comes to finding value in the compact sedan segment, the Toyota Corolla’s numbers speak for themselves. Stop in today at Gale Toyota to get behind the wheel of the best-selling Toyota compact sedan.