Whats the diff in mazda 3s vs and i model

[Packard]

Im looking at some mazda 3 Ive already did some research and this car looks great and beats out alot competitors. I got a quote what should i pay for a new one . Need to know what the diff between an s vs i model mazda .

 

[Black_Protege_5]

I believe it is just features. But it should tell you if you go to the mazda site.

 

[DE31]

exteriors a little different, the S has a nicer looking (IMO) grill and front bumper + its got side skirts. they also have different sized wheels

the S also has a 2.3 liter engine with 160hp while the i has a 2.0 with 150?

 

[MX-5]

the S also has fog lights and 6 disc stereo (some bose, some not) and the S also has sunroof (on some models).

My girlfriend just bought an S on Friday night, it had the red/black cloth interior, 6 disc regular radio, sunroof, the different side sill extensions and most importanty the 2.3 engine.

My recommendation would be to just go to a dealership and look at the two side by side then drive both. Then go from there.

 

[kmfdMZ3]

Okie, well here's what I gathered when I was shopping between the 3's. Im assuming you are looking at the sedan.

3i: Comes in base and Touring model
2.0L engine
150hp / 135tq
5spd manual/4spd auto
4 wheel disc brakes
28/35 mpg manual - 26/34 auto
standard body
15" steel alloy wheels in the base
16" alloy on the touring
both have red tail lens
black or beige interior
optional a/c in the base, standard in touring
no power options (locks/windows) on base, standard on touring

package options:
moonroof & 6 cd player (touring only)
abs/sab/sac
and they have two appearance packages one with the fogs

next post will have the S model comparison

 

[kmfdMZ3]

3s: comes in base, touring, and grand touring
2.3L engine
160hp / 150tq
5spd man / 5spd auto
4 wheel disc brakes w/ standard abs
26/32 man - 25/31 auto
sport grill, side sills standard on touring/gt optional on base
16" alloy on base
17" alloy on touring/gt
fog lights standard
clear tails
black cloth interior with blue or red inserts
leather optional on touring, standard on gt
heated seats/ tps standard on gt
electroluminescent gauges standard
power blah blah blah standard
side airbags and curtains standard on touring/gt optional on base

Packages:
abs/sab/sac standard on touring/gt
sab/sac optional on base
moonroof & 6cd optional on base and touring
moonroof, 6cd & bose optional on gt

Latch system and steering wheel controls standard on all i and s models.

hope that helps out. i get really bored at work =D

 

[Mazda3Rookie]

Im looking at some mazda 3 Ive already did some research and this car looks great and beats out alot competitors. I got a quote what should i pay for a new one . Need to know what the diff between an s vs i model mazda .

Packard,

go to www.cars.com "Research" section, pick the M3 S trim you are thinking of and through the "Side-by-side comparison" function (top right of the page), you can compare it to any of the trims for the M3 I.

I have a M3 S Touring 5-door 2.3L Manual. Before I decided to get it I compared it to an equally equipped 2.0L (sedan, the 5-door comes only with the 2.3L engine) and the price came up almost the same.

Unless you are REALLY interested in the better fuel economy of the 2.0L enginer or spend as little money as possible for a base 2.0 sedan I don't see the point in buying the smaller engine model.

For my car I paid $17,100 (not including taxes but including destination charge). I got no options on top of what the Touring comes with, which is quite a bit: ABS with brake assist, Airbags everywhere, 17" alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, ignition disable, etc. etc.

Just my $0.02

 

[Packard]

Dealer quote for 16685

City 26/hwy 32 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) EXTERIOR Body-color sport-type front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors Black roof molding Body-color protective side moldings Body-color sport-type grille insert & trim Clear-lens halogen headlights w/silver-color headlight bezels Fog lights w/silver-color headlight bezels White-lens oval type side repeater lights Clear-lens taillights w/silver-color bezels Dual body-color pwr remote folding mirrors Green tinted glass Variable-intermittent windshield wipers Body-color door handles Body-color fuel door INTERIOR Reclining sport-type front bucket cloth-trimmed seats Manual driver seat height adjustment w/adjustable lumbar support 60/40 split fold-down rear seat Front/rear outboard adjustable headrests Center console-inc: armrest lid/covered dual storage compartment, dual cup holders w/lids Full carpeting Front/rear carpet floor mats Urethane scuff plates Driver-side foot rest 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls Engine immobilizer anti-theft system Black center instrument panel side treatment Silver-colored door handles, gauge bezels, outboard side air vent bezels Electroluminescent gauges w/red & blue nighttime illumination Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, coolant temp gauge, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers Gauge illumination dimming control button Warning lights-inc: brakes, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, ABS, cruise control on Black pwr window switch panel Pwr windows w/drivers one-touch down feature Remote keyless illuminated entry w/answer back feature & panic button Pwr door locks w/2-stage unlocking, central locking Cruise control Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood, trunk Air conditioning-inc: pollen filter, outside temp Rear heater ducts Rear window defogger Front side window demisters AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware) Silver-color door speaker bezels Roof-mounted mast-type antenna Illuminated locking glove box w/silver-color latch Cigarette lighter & ashtray w/illumination 12V pwr outlet Molded cloth door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & storage Day/night rearview mirror Patterned-type center windshield sunshade Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc: covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders (3) passenger assist grips Floor-mounted gear shift lever Leather-wrapped shift knob (2) coat hooks Dual front map lights Dome light Delayed courtesy lights-inc: dual front map & dome Cargo area light Driver side front seatback pocket Driver side storage bin Trunk lid opener cancel system (trunk latch type) MECHANICAL 2.3L DOHC MPFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine w/variable valve timing (V-VT), balance shafts Aluminum alloy engine block Tumble swirl control valve (TSCV) Variable induction system (VIS) Exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) system 5-speed manual transmission w/OD Front wheel drive Independent MacPherson front strut suspension w/coil springs Independent E-type multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs & shock absorbers Front/rear stabilizer bars P205/55HR16 all-season tires T125/70D15 temporary spare tire 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels Electro hydraulic pwr assist steering (EHPAS) system Variable pwr rack & pinion steering Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist 14.5 gallon fuel tank Stainless steel exhaust-inc: manifold, main silencer, pipe Single exhaust outlet w/bright tip Underhood insulator pad SAFETY Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters 3-point seat belts for all positions w/driver/front passenger height adjustment Child safety rear door locks Rear seat child safety-seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) Collapsible steering column Crashable brake pedal Front/rear side-impact door beams Trunk entrapment release system 5-mph bumpers Single-type horn Triple-H body construction


So with this quote for 16685 looks good but is there anything u think i should add. I want 160hp I have not asked dealer as i dont want price to go up so came here to see if this one has 160hp i want the extra horses. This car is real bang for the buck. Ive driven rx7 in past and it was a blast to drive will I get that experience. I like acceleration and zoom zoom cars. My last cars have left me bored I like that rx7 my parents had as a loaner it was fun to drive.

 

[Mazda3Rookie]

So with this quote for 16685 looks good but is there anything u think i should add. I want 160hp I have not asked dealer as i dont want price to go up so came here to see if this one has 160hp i want the extra horses. This car is real bang for the buck. Ive driven rx7 in past and it was a blast to drive will I get that experience. I like acceleration and zoom zoom cars. My last cars have left me bored I like that rx7 my parents had as a loaner it was fun to drive.

The 2.3L has 160hp unless you (like me) live in one of the states mandating the PZEV to reduce pollution. If that's the case (i.e. California or Massachusetts), then you get "only" 153hp, if I remember correctly.

Still quite lively 157hp, I must say (thumb)

 

[Amemiya]

It's engine and some features.

 

[DERA]

i'd go with the s.
i have the s.
i did go with the s.
SCORE!

 

[tsunami]

City 26/hwy 32 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) EXTERIOR Body-color sport-type front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors Black roof molding Body-color protective side moldings Body-color sport-type grille insert & trim Clear-lens halogen headlights w/silver-color headlight bezels Fog lights w/silver-color headlight bezels White-lens oval type side repeater lights Clear-lens taillights w/silver-color bezels Dual body-color pwr remote folding mirrors Green tinted glass Variable-intermittent windshield wipers Body-color door handles Body-color fuel door INTERIOR Reclining sport-type front bucket cloth-trimmed seats Manual driver seat height adjustment w/adjustable lumbar support 60/40 split fold-down rear seat Front/rear outboard adjustable headrests Center console-inc: armrest lid/covered dual storage compartment, dual cup holders w/lids Full carpeting Front/rear carpet floor mats Urethane scuff plates Driver-side foot rest 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls Engine immobilizer anti-theft system Black center instrument panel side treatment Silver-colored door handles, gauge bezels, outboard side air vent bezels Electroluminescent gauges w/red & blue nighttime illumination Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, coolant temp gauge, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers Gauge illumination dimming control button Warning lights-inc: brakes, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, ABS, cruise control on Black pwr window switch panel Pwr windows w/drivers one-touch down feature Remote keyless illuminated entry w/answer back feature & panic button Pwr door locks w/2-stage unlocking, central locking Cruise control Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood, trunk Air conditioning-inc: pollen filter, outside temp Rear heater ducts Rear window defogger Front side window demisters AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware) Silver-color door speaker bezels Roof-mounted mast-type antenna Illuminated locking glove box w/silver-color latch Cigarette lighter & ashtray w/illumination 12V pwr outlet Molded cloth door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & storage Day/night rearview mirror Patterned-type center windshield sunshade Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc: covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders (3) passenger assist grips Floor-mounted gear shift lever Leather-wrapped shift knob (2) coat hooks Dual front map lights Dome light Delayed courtesy lights-inc: dual front map & dome Cargo area light Driver side front seatback pocket Driver side storage bin Trunk lid opener cancel system (trunk latch type) MECHANICAL 2.3L DOHC MPFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine w/variable valve timing (V-VT), balance shafts Aluminum alloy engine block Tumble swirl control valve (TSCV) Variable induction system (VIS) Exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) system 5-speed manual transmission w/OD Front wheel drive Independent MacPherson front strut suspension w/coil springs Independent E-type multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs & shock absorbers Front/rear stabilizer bars P205/55HR16 all-season tires T125/70D15 temporary spare tire 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels Electro hydraulic pwr assist steering (EHPAS) system Variable pwr rack & pinion steering Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist 14.5 gallon fuel tank Stainless steel exhaust-inc: manifold, main silencer, pipe Single exhaust outlet w/bright tip Underhood insulator pad SAFETY Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters 3-point seat belts for all positions w/driver/front passenger height adjustment Child safety rear door locks Rear seat child safety-seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) Collapsible steering column Crashable brake pedal Front/rear side-impact door beams Trunk entrapment release system 5-mph bumpers Single-type horn Triple-H body construction


So with this quote for 16685 looks good but is there anything u think i should add. I want 160hp I have not asked dealer as i dont want price to go up so came here to see if this one has 160hp i want the extra horses. This car is real bang for the buck. Ive driven rx7 in past and it was a blast to drive will I get that experience. I like acceleration and zoom zoom cars. My last cars have left me bored I like that rx7 my parents had as a loaner it was fun to drive.

to answer your question yes thats the 160hp engine... as far as will it feel like an rx7... not really, its not a rotary nor is it a true sports car as that was, but as far as comparing it to a civic/carolla then yes its funner to drive and gives you the "zoom zoom" feeling

not a bad price either from what i can tell...

 

[MrMusic]

Im looking at some mazda 3 Ive already did some research and this car looks great and beats out alot competitors. I got a quote what should i pay for a new one . Need to know what the diff between an s vs i model mazda .

Just got a Strato Blue M3s msrp of 17,480 Base S with wheel locks paid 15,500 I feel I got a fair price.

Chris

 

[Karma_hunden]

s's suck! go i's!