A COMPARISON OF TWO CARS I WOULD LIKE TO OWN:

A MAZDA 3 AND A HONDA ACCORD

Presented by: Jennifer Lewis

Project 15- Car Purchase

April 27, 2012

‘07 Mazda 3

Vs.‘08 Honda Accord Sedan

LET’S LOOK AT THE MAZDA.

I am considering buying this car because it is a cheaper older car. It also comes with a bunch of extra features for cheap.

This is what the interior of the ‘07 Mazda 3 looks like.

SAFETY FEATURES OF THE MAZDA.

The Mazda has a 7.5 safety rating out of 10. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:o Child Seat Lower Anchorage o Adjustable Upper Belt – Front o Pretensiono Energy Management Feature o Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt o Advanced Air Bag Featureso Rear Seat Head Restraint Trunk Release

TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES OF MAZDA.

The Mazda is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

o Mast antennao 6 total speakerso AM/FM in-dash single CD

player stereoo Speed sensitive volume

control

o Auxiliary MP3 audio inputo 12V front power outlet(s)o Audio and cruise controls

on steering wheelo 1 one-touch power

windows

Using the mp3 audio input I can play my music not just the radio.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MAZDA.

Transmission: 5-speed shift-able automaticEngine: Gas, Double overhead cam, 16 valves and 4 inline cylindersHorsepower: 156 HP @ 6500 rpmCargo Capacity: 11.4 cubic ft.

CITY VS. HIGHWAY MILES PER GALLON OF THE MAZDA.

City MPG-18Highway MPG-26

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60Average miles per week I drive: 21 milesTotal weekly gas bill: $4.20

NOW LET’S LOOK AT THE HONDA.

I wanted to buy the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan because it has great gas mileage and has plenty leg room, however it is expensive.

SAFETY FEATURES OF THE HONDA

The safety rating of the Honda is 9.8 out of 10. Below are some important safety features this car has:o 3-Point Seat Belts with

Automatic Tensioning Systemo Driver's and Front Passenger's

Active Head Restraintso Advanced Compatibility

Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

o Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

o Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

o Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant

Position Detection System (OPDS)

o Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

o Rigid Unit-Body Constructiono Side Curtain Airbagso Side-Impact Door Beamso Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)o Vehicle Stability Assist™

(VSA®) with Traction Controlo Wave Key and Immobilizer

Theft-Deterrent System

TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES OF HONDA

The Honda Accord is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

o Navigation Systemo Bluetootho Power windowso Sun roofo 6 speaker audio systemo Audio input

The GPS navigation system is important to me because I never have any idea where I am going and get lost often.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE HONDA

Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic TransmissionEngine: V-6Horsepower: 190 HP @ 7000 rpm Cargo Capacity: 14 cubic ft.

CITY VS. HIGHWAY MILES PER GALLON OF THE HONDA

City MPG- 22 Highway MPG- 31

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60Average miles per week I drive: 21 Total weekly gas bill: $3.44

FINAL COSTS

2007 Mazda 3Used: $8,000-$12,000 New: $10,000-$15,000

2008 Honda Accord sedanUsed: $13,000-$17,000 New: $20,000-$28,000

VS

THE CAR I HAVE CHOSE IS…

‘07 MAZDA 3