Did we mention that this is, technically, an economy car? That phrase is hard to use with a straight face when describing a vehicle that starts somewhere around $12,000 at the base end and goes for more than $16,000 for a well-equipped package.The Mazda Protege is, on the whole, a very nice automobile. But its competence can't belie the fact that it is also an expensive automobile. For the money, there are other cars on the road that will offer you more. Maybe not as much interior space, but you'll be able to find a bigger engine, larger tires and more creature comforts. In the end, it may be the protege's hefty price tag that reinforces this car's anonymity.
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