2011 Hyundai Accent vs 2010 Mazda 3?

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kristen

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I know this doesn't seem like a fair comparison but I would appreciate any input. I am buying my first brand new car and I am a recent university graduate so I don't have a load of money.
I live in Ontario, Canada. The 2011 Accent GL would come to 18600 with their current cash credit and hst included. Hyundai is offering 0% financing on 72 mo's which make my payments $260 / mo. Hyundai also has a 5 yr bumper to bumper and 5 yr powertrain warranty. Also the 5.5L per 100 km is attractive.
The 2010 Mazda 3 is by far a more appealing car imo. However, it is a year older and would come to 23100 hst in and has 0.2 % financing over 72 mos and would make my payments $316 / mo. Mazda only offers a 3yr warranty included in the price and isn't as appealing on gas.

I also considered the Nissan versa and Chevrolet Cruze but their financing is quite high.

I plan to have this car for years so any input would be great :)
 
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DrkLce

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Mazda 3. Better car to have for many years. A sibling has a 2000 Accent hasn't had any major problems from new. The Mazda 3 still is the better car even though its going to cost you more.
 
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NewAgeWineince

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Chevrolet Cruze is a nice car and i have one and love it.. i considered the mozda 3 speed but it was alot more $ i got the cruze fully loaded for 24k and its awsome and probibly worth the extra cash compared to the accent. even though hyundai has made there cars better, they still are no mach for mazda or chevy... ohh by the way i work at a hyundai dealer! nobody thaqt works here drives a hyundai! only the managers but they have too.. think about it. everybod had nissan, toyota, honda or american made. if you go somewhere and the ppl selling it dont have faith in it! also the residual value (how well it holds its value) is really bad on hyundai. if you plan on keeping the car for a while plan on doing some head work to the motor around 60k miles. and make sure if you go with the accent, to doo all work to it at a hyundai dealer. if not it could void the warranty of the car and ur stuck with a two year old car with 60k miles and a 3000 dollor debt on the car. most ppl lease them because then you get rid of it after 3 years.. but you could probibly find a used 2010 wit 20k miles for around $11000. (that will show you how well a car holds its value) goodluck
 
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StoreBrandMayonnaise

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60mo finance is a stretch, 72 is taking it too far. You should really be looking at used. You also didnt mention how much you'll be driving. If you're planning on pretty much running the thing into the ground, take the Hyundai - longer warranty coverage and higher depreciation won't matter as much since the car will be a parts/auction car at trade years down the line.
 
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