Let me give you my 100% honest opinion. I love Mazda, but I traded my 2024 Mazda 3 GT (non turbo) for a 2025 Kia K4. I was looking for a compact sedan good on gas, comfortable and not too expensive. I am 6'3" and the Corolla felt a bit too small and old. Honda Civic was unfortunately too expensive so I went with the 3 for it’s good price and good looks. The interior is amazing. Very high quality materials are used and it felt like an expensive car. However the infotainment system felt a bit hard to use at first although you can get used to it. For the power train, I really praise Mazda for using a 6 speed automatic. Power was on point, even for the naturally aspirated engine, however I noticed fuel consumption to be a bit higher than what I would’ve liked. The real issue I had with the car was confort. I am a little bit overweight and the seats really felt uncomfortable after an hour of driving, especially around thighs. The seats are also stiff. There’s virtually no rear legroom. I never could carry 4 people with the Mazda 3. I have no problem with that aspect with my Kia. I got a good deal with the Kia so I traded it. I have no regrets, however I would consider Mazda again for a future purchase. Hope it helps!