Posting this for a friend of mine
Showdown:
Mazda 3 1.5V (HB) - 945000
Pros:
- eye-catching design
- very good handling
- nice interior finish
- not sure if this is true, but Youtube videos said that the hatchback has a larger cargo space than the sedan

Cons:
- middle seat is compromised due to large hump
- no reverse camera
- the 1.5 feels a bit strained when overtaking during test drive
- no cash discounts
- including insurance price is almost 1m
- only 3 color options


Jazz 1.5 VX - 908000
Pros:
- good resale value
- wide legroom in comparison to other subcompacts
- touchscreen with reverse cam
- probably has cash discounts available

Cons:
- full of hard plastics
- too expensive for a subcompact
- he hasn't test driven this yet so he doesn't know how it handles as compared to the Mazda3
- middle seat is uncomfortable

purpose: personal car, with occasional barkada as passengers

Which one fares better in terms of overall passenger comfort, fuel economy, rear cargo space, and overall bang-for-buck? Any other feedback from owners of both cars is appreciated. His heart wants the mazda 3 but his mind thinks that the jazz is more practical so he's asking this to make sure that he's making the right choice.