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A used Volvo is pretty affordable compared to a new Subaru 'round where I live. Mazda has a ~$1500 tech package option on the Mazda 3 with CAS. I'm sure Subar

by ssmoot 11y ago

A used Volvo is pretty affordable compared to a new Subaru 'round where I live. Mazda has a ~$1500 tech package option on the Mazda 3 with CAS. I'm sure Subaru makes a decent car (my brother has a generation old Legacy, which seems OK), but saying they're the only manufacturer that makes it within the realm of your average joe is a big stretch I think.

Someone1234 11y ago
> Mazda has a ~$1500 tech package option on the Mazda 3 with CAS. I cannot figure out how you'd order that from their site. Even grand touring (S or I) in the Mazda3 doesn't appear to offer a tech package at all. > but saying they're the only manufacturer that makes it within the realm of your average joe is a big stretch I think. I concede that. It is an over-statement. For around $25K there are slim pickings, but if you have up to $35K (which is common for many people buying cars), then there are several systems to consider.
- woobar 11y ago
  I think you are still stretching. These systems available to most buyers. Considering that "Americans paid an average price of $33,560 for new cars and trucks in April 2015"[1], and that all manufacturers offer it. For instance, contrary to your statement above Accord has it available for all trims, including on LX at $25K. [1] http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-transaction-price-3-kbb-kelley-blue-book/26690191/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-...
- ssmoot 11y ago
  My memory failed me. It's the $2,600 package (I had a Mazda3 S-GT earlier this year, nice car, but the sloping roof line makes the 5-door hatch frustratingly impractical for the things you want a hatchback for). Their site sucks so I can't figure out how to copy/paste it, but from another site: "To go all the way, you may then add the $2600 Technology package, which brings a capacitor-based brake-energy recapture system, radar cruise control, low-speed collision mitigation, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, and forward-obstruction warning." I bought the car for about $23K with every option but the tech-package. A quick search says there's vehicles with the option in my area for under $28K. But I think under $25K at least is probably a more realistic price. Anyways, yeah. $25K to $35K there are a good number of choices if you look around.

by ssmoot 11y ago

Someone1234 11y ago

> Mazda has a ~$1500 tech package option on the Mazda 3 with CAS. I cannot figure out how you'd order that from their site. Even grand touring (S or I) in the Mazda3 doesn't appear to offer a tech package at all. > but saying they're the only manufacturer that makes it within the realm of your average joe is a big stretch I think. I concede that. It is an over-statement. For around $25K there are slim pickings, but if you have up to $35K (which is common for many people buying cars), then there are several systems to consider.

woobar 11y ago
I think you are still stretching. These systems available to most buyers. Considering that "Americans paid an average price of $33,560 for new cars and trucks in April 2015"[1], and that all manufacturers offer it. For instance, contrary to your statement above Accord has it available for all trims, including on LX at $25K. [1] http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-transaction-price-3-kbb-kelley-blue-book/26690191/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/04/new-car-...
ssmoot 11y ago
My memory failed me. It's the $2,600 package (I had a Mazda3 S-GT earlier this year, nice car, but the sloping roof line makes the 5-door hatch frustratingly impractical for the things you want a hatchback for). Their site sucks so I can't figure out how to copy/paste it, but from another site: "To go all the way, you may then add the $2600 Technology package, which brings a capacitor-based brake-energy recapture system, radar cruise control, low-speed collision mitigation, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, and forward-obstruction warning." I bought the car for about $23K with every option but the tech-package. A quick search says there's vehicles with the option in my area for under $28K. But I think under $25K at least is probably a more realistic price. Anyways, yeah. $25K to $35K there are a good number of choices if you look around.