2004 Corolla Sedan CE
Manual Transmission
MSRP
$15,410.00 (If you can find a dealer to sell you one at this price)
2004 Mazda3 Sedan GX
Manual Transmission
MSRP
$16,195
You get 20hp more, far better manual tranmission, and the interior, there is no comparison.
If you start adding options, the Mazda3 is way ahead of Corolla. Options are stupid expensive on Corolla.