7. Mazda3 – MSRP of $21,900
According to our team of experts, the Mazda3 ranks third among the best compact cars to buy for 2023. It also undercuts the Honda Civic by nearly $5,000. Standard content includes a manual transmission, heated seats, blind spot monitoring, 8.8-inch infotainment display and unlimited km warranty. The automatic transmission is a $1,300 extra, while the Mazda3 Sport hatchback costs $1,000 more than the sedan.