Best Value Cars
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Look cool and save too.
Mazda CX-3 Neo
Mazda’s CX-3 is the coolest looking and fun to drive. It also offers the best value. Keen pricing – the Neo starts at $19,990 – works with a resale figure among best in category to make the Mazda unstoppable.
The jacked-up hatch’s 6.3L/100km economy is among the misers, though it can’t touch the second-placed Peugeot’s impressive 4.9L/100km.
Never mind that the front-drive CX-3 won’t venture much further off road than a gravel driveway. It’s one of those rare creations that’s trendy yet sensible, and desirable yet affordable. And that makes it a certified Gold Star Value Awards choice.
Peugeot 2008 Active
And even the outmoded four-speed auto works well in real-life scenarios.
Ford EcoSport Ambiente
| Baby SUVs | Mazda CX-3 Neo man 2.0L FWD | Peugeot 2008 Active man | Ford EcoSport Ambiente man 1.5L |
| Purchase Price | $19,990 | $21,990 | $20,790 |
| Combined cycle fuel (L/100km) | 6.3 | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Fuel RON (min. rec.) | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| Three-year fuel cost | $3596 | $2978 | $3710 |
| Redbook resale (%) | 66.8 | 59.3 | 59.2 |
| Three-year depreciation | $6637 | $8950 | $8482 |
| AAMI insurance premium | $738 | $827 | $798 |
| Service interval (months) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
