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Which is better: Mazda 3 or CX-3?

I will trade in my 2008 Mazda 3 at the end of the year. I had my mind set on the Mazda3 but now I like the Mazda CX-3 as well. I don't do much travelling so which model do you think is better? Which one would be a good choice for me? And if I were to buy the Mazda3 again should I wait for 2016 model instead of the 2015 run out models?

The most important thing to remember is that the CX-3 is based on the Mazda2, which means it is considerably smaller than the Mazda3. If it has enough space for your needs then go ahead, as it's best of the new baby SUVs, gets The Tick, and leads the class on value.

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