Good to know that are both 'loved' cars. We have taken the mazda for a drive and I loved it, and we will take the corolla on Wednesday while the kids are in daycare and DH has a roster day off. And I agree, the Mazda looks a lot classier. The important thing when buying a car!
The only reason I considered going with the Corolla is DH has always had a Toyota (both our cars are at moment). But as it is going to be a leased vehicle, if we don't like it after 5 years, then we aren't obliged to keep it. But unless something really stands out with the Corolla, then we will probably go with the Mazda 3. The cruise control is standard on this, where I have to pay extra on the Corolla unless I go up a model.
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