 I have only owned My Mazda3 for a few days now, and I've never owned one before.My previous car was a 2009 Honda Fit.I thought I was very happy with the Fit, but there is little comparison to the Mazda3.I have the 2.5 liter, S trim package with all the bells and whistles.This car feels like one costing much more.I have heard people complain about road noise, but compared to my Fit, it is very quiet.I got 0% financing too which let me upgrade the tech for the car. Road handling, accelaration, and over-all feel are just excellent in the 3.Gas milage is a bit lower than some expect, but my Fit barely got 30mi on the highway.So pretty comparable, and the Mazda is way more fun!