Offering European sophistication, exhilarating driving performance, advanced technology and best-in-class safety, the MAZDA3 is a leader in the compact sedan segment and continues to be Mazda's best-selling vehicle globally.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) recently announced updated pricing for the MAZDA3, as well as a number of enhancements. Mazda's best-selling vehicle offers a starting suggested retail price of $13,895 for the i Sport M/T, and tops out at $21,145 for the s Grand Touring A/T model.

The new MAZDA3 features the i Touring Value model, which replaces the i Touring Model and features standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), side-impact air bags, side air curtains, 17" alloy wheels, fog lights, color-keyed grille bar, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, MP3 compatible CD player and a piano-black decoration panel.

The i Touring Value model has an MSRP of $16,595 for the five-speed M/T and $17,495 for the four-speed A/T.

In addition, all Grand Touring models produced in 2008 come with a standard six-way power driver's seat, and all MAZDA3 2.3-liter models and MAZDASPEED3 models receive an interior freshening. A factory-installed Sirius satellite radio with six month subscription is now included at no extra cost with the optional navigation system (Grand Touring Model).