Mazda3 vs Honda Civic Indianapolis
Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda
Three Reasons Why Mazda3 Beats the Honda Civic
You’ve narrowed your choice for a new sedan down to a Mazda3 and a Honda Civic. We’ll tell you why the Mazda3 is the better choice, and we think you’ll agree once you drive one from Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda in Indianapolis.
1. Mazda3 Has a More Fluid, Organic Design
While both sedans share an aerodynamic profile, the Mazda3 is uncomplicated and sleek. Every line, every contour, every element appears naturally placed. The LED lighting in the front and rear provide an accent without unnecessary distraction. The “less is more” aesthetic carries through to the interior. You’ll feel it once you sit in the driver’s seat: the interior is designed especially for drivers. Seats that feel custom-made for your body and instrument controls that are easy to reach and intuitive, so you’re not distracted while you’re driving.
2. Still “Zoom-Zoom” After All These Years
Chances are you won’t be driving your sedan around the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway anytime soon, but you still want a car that can easily keep up with freeway traffic. Here, Mazda3 takes the checkered flag with its 2.5L, 186-horsepower engine, leaving Honda’s 158 horses at the starting line. With 186 foot-pounds of torque, the Mazda3 hits the ground running in freeway traffic, going from 0-60 in around seven seconds.
3. Engineered for Driving
Mazda3 provides a superior driving experience to the Civic. With its Skyactiv technology, it feels almost like an extension of your body. Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control Plus intuitively shifts energy and vehicle weight through every turn to make handling nearly effortless, while engine technology optimizes fuel efficiency. Mazda3’s tighter turning radius (34.8 feet versus 35.7 feet for the Civic) gives you an all-access pass to even the tightest parking spaces. This technology makes long road trips comfortable and easily handles everyday tasks such as navigating busy urban streets.
Mazda3: Because Driving is Meant to be Enjoyed
When you want luxury without distraction in a sedan that makes your commute feel like less work and road trips feel like you’ve spent a few hours in your easy chair, you want a Mazda3.
Exceptional Quality and Exceptional Service
You’ve seen some great reasons why the Mazda3 is better than a Honda Civic for people who love to drive. Now let the Mazda enthusiasts at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda take you for a spin around Indianapolis in one. Once you fall in love with it, we’ll make sure you get the best deal in the area—including financing to fit your budget. Whether you choose to begin your buying experience on our website or in our showroom, we’re always here to answer your questions. Take the Mazda3 for a spin today around fun sights like the Indianapolis Zoo!
New Mazda3 Indianapolis
Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda has the perfect new Mazda3 model for you. Find it right here, along with unparalleled value.
Pre-Owned Mazda Indianapolis
A premium lineup of vehicles like Mazda is always in high demand. That’s why we also carry an exciting selection of pre-owned models from which to choose.
Incentives and Rebates
Why not enjoy your Mazda3 along with the Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda discount? You can have your cake and eat it, too.
Experience the Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda Difference
Buying a vehicle is a special experience, and we strive to make it that way each and every time we welcome you to our dealership. We understand that this isn’t something our customers do every day, which is why we treat every interaction with the respect and patience that it deserves. Ray Skillman has served the Indianapolis-area market for decades because we believe that the community and its people supersede any expectations set by a corporation. This is your community. This is our community. When you are shopping for a new or used vehicle like the Mazda3, you expect the experience to match the promise, which is why we are open and transparent every step of the way. We employ non-commissioned Product Specialists to assist you in finding the perfect vehicle. Their primary objective is to put you in a vehicle that suits your needs, as well as your personal style. They are highly trained in the technology and specifications of our vehicles, not on high-pressure sales tactics. This unique approach, along with our continued commitment to excellent customer service, sets us apart from mainstream dealerships.
Below, you will find more information about the new Mazda3. We hope that you’ll contact us, and allow us the opportunity to show you why buying from the team at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda is simply the easiest and best decision you can make when shopping for your next vehicle.
Ray Skillman Mazda3
There’s more to a vehicle demonstration than picking out colors and taking a test drive. At Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda, we want you to know everything that’s important to YOU in your next new car. The Mazda3 is uniquely positioned in the Indianapolis market to satisfy the needs of drivers everywhere. The Mazda3 has the proper mixture of strong performance and advanced versatility that’s appealing to drivers in the Indianapolis area. Our team is here to make sure you’re aware of every feature, tip, and maintenance best practice because we take pride in delivering the ultimate shopping experience for our customers. Watch this video to get your engine revving for your new Mazda3, and then let Ray Skillman take care of the rest.
Attention to detail is important to us. You won’t miss a thing when you shop at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda.
We know you have many options when it comes to car dealers in the Indianapolis area. Our hope is that you will give us the first opportunity to earn your business because of the tremendous experience, great pricing, exciting Mazda3 selection, and our commitment to making your buying experience the most positive one you’ve ever had when shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle. We stand behind the ideal of delivering the type of respectful engagement that the people of Indianapolis deserve. If you give us the first opportunity, you’ll see why our customers come back time and time again.
WHY RAY SKILLMAN NORTHEAST MAZDA?
Ray Skillman is Indiana’s Only…
Some dealerships take pride in their sales numbers. Others point to their P&L statements to determine their success. At Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda, the most important indicator of whether or not we’re successfully achieving our goals is when YOU are overwhelmed by our outstanding customer experience. It goes beyond satisfaction. We want you to be ecstatic with the way you were treated and impressed with how easy it was to get the best deal in Indiana. Your opinion is the one that matters to us at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda. It’s what drives our success.
Customers Come First
See What Our Customers Are Saying
I would like to give a big shout out and thank you to Savannah Hamilton.Not only is she a great saleswoman she's an all around great person.She loves her job and helping people,we talked for quite a while getting everything ready to sign my contract.She also took some pictures of me and my husband after we made our purchase and we will cherish those pics.She is such a people person with a great attitude for her job and life in general.Give that lady a raise ☺️
Mikayla was great. Have been to a lot of dealerships and Northeast had been the only one that took the time to go through all the features of the car, never felt rushed, and are willing to work with your needs. Offered me the best deal. Would recommend. 10/10.
My wife Amy Lewis had put a request on a Vehicle. Austin immediately got in touch her asap. Scheduled an appointment for a day that was convenient for us. Drove from Cincinnati to look at this Vehicle. The dealership made everything super smooth. I couldn't get over how easy everything went. Place was super clean, and professional.
I had an wonderful experience with Jordan and Nick. They really showed me that they cared about getting me in an vehicle. They both went to back for me and I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely be referring people to Ray Skillman Northeast.
Everyone was extremely helpful and courteous and on top of their game and got me the deal I needed and wouldn’t let me out without it. Truly grateful for Mikayla and team! Everyone was awesome
The people there are very friendly and know how to make things easy for their customers.
My husband and I worked directly with Alexsandra and she was wonderful! She was helpful, sincere and friendly. She helped us figure everything out and always returned my call if she was out when I called. She was extremely helpful and informative while we were deciding on a car. Everyone there was great to work with and very helpful and kind. We will continue to encourage others to shop at Ray Skillman North East when looking for a car. Thank you! 😉
Extremely please with me recent experience with Ray Skillman NorthEast mazda! Very friendly, and accommodating!
Its tough to find a car right now with the inventory shortage but Alex and the team made it very easy.
I was extremely pleased with my recent experience with this dealership. I had a special request that was granted and every person I dealt with was friendly, professional and did the utmost to make sure I was taken care of. Hats off to you!
We had a trainee help us. He did a very good job and was very friendly and personable. The oil change was done w/in the time quoted and was left clean.
Ray Skillman East worked me into the schedule today and quickly resolved a tire issue for my 1-week old car. The issue was not under warranty but they understood my concerns and had my car ready, good as new and was amazing in working out a better than expected fix. They were wonderful!
Scheduling a breeze online. Service was friendly and helpful, price for service was fair. They caught a nail in our tire...pretty amazing find and timely as we were set to travel in the next few days.
Ray Skillman Mazda East provided excellent and friendly service. I am very pleased with the service and the work was completed quickly. Thank you very much.
It was a great experience. The service personnel were positive and helpful. I am pleased with the work completed and the time it took to complete it.
Great staff, friendly and reasonable, i felt very comfortable waiting during my oil change and felt welcomed by all the staff. i also met Bram Epstein from sales, and he was very nice and informative about deals if i was interested. Very Happy with this team
Was taken of respectfully. Dustin was very pleasant and knew what he was dealing with. Took care of the problem in a satisfactory amount of time.
Service was very smooth and efficient. Kept me informed during the work being done, treated us very well. Highly recomend them for service on your vehicle.
Came for oil change. Dealt with Casey. Very personable and easy to deal with. Estimated the time it would take and finished in less time.
Great service again! Forgot his name, but special thanks to the gentleman that helped me set up the new Mazda app! Awesome! I appreciated the time & effort he took to show me all the great features.
Good service, kept me informed. Called me several times to let me know status, showed good customer service skills. I have always been pretty happy with service here.
I always get good service at the Mazda dealership the price is a little higher than fast lube places and it requires an appointment but otherwise it’s good
Experience met expectations. Service writer attentive and informative. Pleasant surroundings for wait while service being completed. Wait took a little longer than expected but was confident work would be done professionally. Thanks for a good service experience.
Great service but expensive, 65.00 for oil change is too high! Will look for a cheaper, next change! Thanks, I do enjoy the vehicle 😬
Prompt attention. Good service delivered on a timely basis. Suggested service issues are covered in good detail with prices listed. Friendly and qualified staff in Service Dept.
The Northeast Ray Skillman Mazda crew do an excellent job with my service. It was a little backed up the day I got my car serviced, but they still got my car in quickly and took care of it. Great service, fair pricing, and I will use again.
Very helpful through all phases of my purchase. I bought a used car that needed some work. Everything that was agreed to was taken care of perfectly.
I was in and out in record time. The service manager explained all service work that was need and found discounts that made to price a little better. The service department is always professional and quick to bring a smile to ones face.
Got me in right away and both gentlemen were so kind! They went above and beyond to make sure my problem was solved so quickly.
Always prompt and great service. Was covid responsive in waiting areas. Work was done and information provide in fast time and everyone very friendly during the time I was there.
Excellent people to work with. I came looking for a used cx5 and left with a new one. I love the car, I would recommend this dealership to friends
The service writers and technication are excellent. Everyone is always Pleasant, work is done in a timely manner. Would recommend highly to any of my friends.
I made an appointment online. When I arrived, Kasey met me and was very helpful. He was personable and answered all of my questions. I waited in the waiting room for the routine oil change and was able to work using the free wifi. Overall, the service experience was outstanding.
I had a recall to replace the dashboard screen. I made an appointment with Angel who was extremely helpful. Service department was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. New screen looks great.
I got the great car that I wanted, and the deal made sense. I felt like I was treated fairly and received good customer service.
Friendly, no-pressure, customer-focused staff; extremely clean dealership and seemingly well-organized lot. Teresa, Tony, Dave and Cody provided exceptional customer service and absolutely earned my business.
The people were very helpful. Didn't try to push me into something I didn't want. Got the car I wanted and I got a good deal! Got my payment close to where I needed it to be.
I went in for an oil change and the service was outstanding,the wait was short and the waiting area was clean . Those three thing are a must for me. Rayskillman Mazda was a great experience. Thank you to the staff who I had a opportunity to meet. I will recommend this dealership to anyone.
The guys were so helpful to me .They were making sure they listening to me on what I could afford and did not stop until they put me with a good car.Thankyou guys so much .The guys who Helped me was -Aaron Aff & Christian Sauvajot.Thankyou young Men again I was made at ease with you.I have been telling everyone about you 2.Merry Christmas to you Both.
I came to Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda just to see if what I would qualify for. I was greeted by very welcoming and nice staff! I had been contacted beforehand by Troy Owen's over the phone. He was a very well spoken and nice guy. I came in the following day to meet with him personally to fill out some paperwork. I was approved for a few vehicles but told him that I wanted to think about it before I made a big decision. He told me to look at the inventory he had on the website. About two ...
The experience with Ray Skillman was wonderful. They placed me in a vehicle I needed. You won't regret working with these guys! Simply Amazing!
We were just going to look and ended up with a marvelous car that I absolutely love! Aaron was very thorough and really knew the car inside and out.
I was recommended this dealership by a friend who's been here before. Normally I would have tried to buy a used vehicle outright and skip the lot. But going here has changed my view on that entirely. The environment is no rush, the staff are personable and the veichles both used and new are reliable. For someone who would like a good first impression on a friendly dealership I would 100% recommend coming here
Christian is a passionate Product Specialist! From the moment I stepped onto the dealership, he was waiting, had put a sign on the vehicle I was interested in purchasing., and if he hadn’t, the car would have been sold out from under me, as there was a couple there interested in buying it.!He had extensive knowledge of the features the car exhibited and was enthusiastic and professional throughout the entire process. Mr Skillman, if your reading this, please note this young man is a keeper!
This is one if the best car dealerships i have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The staff is very attentive and actually care about working and getting the best deal possible.
I would definitely recommend this dealership to anyone, especially if you are looking for a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff, After being treated horribly by Pete the finance manager at Ray Skillman in Greenwood, IN, Robert & his finance manager (I forgot his name sorry!) made sure I got approved for vehicle I wanted even though I choose not to get that one, they helped me get one that I LOVE! Also, after driving 3 hours I would take the trip again to deal with these two guys!
This dealership was very attentive to finding the car that fit my needs. They drove to Lexington to find the car with all the right colors and accessories to aid me in purchasing a new car. Everyone listened and helped answer questions without trying to make a hard sale. They know their cars are great and speak for themselves but are always there to answer your questions. I highly recommend going to this dealership to buy your new car!
Great customer service, sales was great as well as the finance department, they worked diligently so I could leave with the car I wanted, thanks guys keep up the good work!
I would definitely recommend this dealership to anyone, especially if you are looking for a buy here pay here. They go above and beyond to help you get into a car, and they make the entire process quick and easy. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and they aren't only worried about pushing you into a sale. Ron sedam, Caleb, Ryan, Jordan and especially Dave were amazing.
From the time we walked in the door everyone was super helpful. I would recommend this dealership to family and close friends and definitely will be a repeat customer!!
Great service and every friendly employees. Very happy with their knowledge on the vehicles and felt no pressure to buy a more expensive model or car. They put us in exactly what we wanted, no more, no less!
Honest! Polite! Efficient! "Above & Beyond"! Went the extra mile! Made us feel like our business was important to them! Professional! Trustworthy! They drove to Louisville to get the car we wanted!
The experience was worth the time!!! Happy that I went in and made this purchase the whole staff was also handson in assisting. Great Group!
Before we realized the car we wanted was sitting in front of us, Rayskillman Sales person got the General Manager involved to search their database for the used car of our dreams. We went home and waited anxiously for any results. While waiting we took another look at their website and saw the car we really wanted. The one in front of the dealership. We went back and bought it. No pressure, easy and great financing. Even after we signed on the dotted line the sales rep went over all the vehicle features including all the technology. Thanks for the ...
We were nervous about our purchase today but Caleb never gave up on us. We are so grateful for his hard work and perseverance. We love our newly used Volkswagen Passat. You guys are the BEST!
Great customer service. Enjoyed Matt working with us. Dealership was clean and answer all of our questions. The dealership had the right car for us.
Hi my name is Dawn not Don I had a great time at Ray Skillman my sales man Ryan works really hard at getting the car for me Ryan was so awesome talking and laughing and eating baked cookies sharing family photos that was a awesome time, he assured that this helps me to build up my creadit, but not get the car i wanted was a bummer"😕, they manage to get me in a nice used car, a bit pricey,the good side is that i could come back in 2 years and up grade with kept payments: over ...
We worked with Ryan Gagen who was amazing!!! He went above and beyond to help us out and find us exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend this dealership and working with Ryan.
My salesman Matt was very quick and knowlegable while doing our paperwork. He did a wonderful job during our vehicle run through and was very thorough. All around great salesman to work with.
We came in looking for a car and ended up buying one we had a excellent salesperson he was knowledgeable he was helpful in us actually clearing our car out and transport and all the other paperwork to the new car and I couldn't ask for a better salesperson. Zack in the detail Department did a great job wonderful he did a great job of cleaning up our vehicle.
I felted welcome as soon as I stepped on the lot,Great salesman an finance guy I welcome all to give these guys a try...
Great Customer Service! Aaron & Staff from Ray Skillman Made all the difference for Me & My Wife 2nd Purchase.. Clearly 5 Star Customer Service! Thanks for answering all of our Questions and concerns... We could not have asked for a Better Memorial Day Weekend... Thank you!!!!
Between Ashley working with me on the Internet site, and Jordan working with me at both the Mazda and Kia dealerships, they were able to answer all my questions and enable me to compare the Kia Optima and Mazda 6. I ended up choosing the Mazda 6. Everyone I met at the dealership was very friendly and helpful!
Excellent experience! Superb staff was very knowledgable, friendly and professional. Answered all of my questions and concerns. Whole transaction took only two hours. Had a couple of questions after purchase and salesman was very willing to assist and answer.
Today i purchased a 2016 Dodge Dart from Ray Skillman mazda northeast Indianapolis, In, And Alex and his whole management team was awesome and i would recommend everyone in Indianapolis to stop by there to purchase a vehicle from Alex and his management team and let them do the work for you. Thanks Alex you guys are Awesome.
Our 2010 Mazda 6 has been great. So we decided to go back and purchase a 2018 Mazda 3 in addition to. Ryan at the 16th and Shadeland branch was awesome!!! Everyone was exceptionally nice.
I received great service from the staff at the Skillman Northeast location. The salesman (Ryan Gagen) was very knowledgeable and attentive throughout the process. I was impressed with the consistency of his communication even while I shopped around and spoke with other dealers, and that was a big influence when deciding which dealer to work with. I was able to get the car I wanted at a very reasonable price.
Ryan was very nice and understanding when showing me different options of Mazda 6’s. The test drive went well and he was able to give me everything I needed in order to choose Mazda over the other car brands I was looking at. It was the most responsive dealership I had interacted with.
Ryan was awesome!!! Really helpful and very informative. He really made our visit a nice one. We definitely recommend him to our friends and family.
Overall this was a very good experience. Ryan was our salesman and he was amazing! Very friendly, not pushy... just easy to work with. Dick evaluated our trade and was also very kind.
Ryan Gagen was awesome. Very professional and humble. You guys have a great new salesman I wish him much success. Also all the guys that sat at the desk by the cookies were also awesome. Its a good feeling when you walk into a dealership and you feel so welcome by everyone.
After going to a different dealership and the car not being what I expected. Ryan was able to find a perfect vechile for me. They got me approved and back on the road.
Phenomenal customer service everyone was friendly and helpful they made sure I got exactly what I was looking for. I'm so glad I came in today I'm definitely a satisfied customer!!!!
When you walk in the door they greet you right away and see what you have come in for. Its a very friendly place. They treat you very well. Sometimes they give out free goodies while you're there.
This is the best dealership ever they are very home welcoming and very nice. They are also some comedians lol but make you feel very good and also they bust their butts off to help you get a vehicle. Please please please choose Ray Skillman Mazda East and I promise you won't be disappointed.
He was great very nice an did not mind taking the time to make sure need were meet I am a very happy customer thank u
Every person that we came in contact with were great and went out of their way to make sure we had an excellent experience. The car that we originally came to see was unavailable, but they helped us find another vehicle and made sure it met our needs. They went above and beyond our expectations in taking care of us and also were great in interacting with our kids that were being patient while we bought our vehicle. Thank you all for your service!
Ryan Gagne was my sales rep. He was exceptional. Everyone I was in contact with from the sales team, to financing and bank, to managers were extremely kind and helpful and did everything in their power to get me in a nice car that fit my financial situation and preference. Thank you ray skillman buy here pay here. From : very satisfied customer
I came in undecided on what vehicle I wanted and was just going to look around. My salesman, Ryan, asked what I was looking for and recommended several options that made sense to me. Thank you, Ryan.
Ryan at NE Mazda was very friendly, informative & went above and beyond my expectations to help find the car I was looking for. Great experience!
I called Ryan a few days prior to my appointment He had the work already done. I didn't have to shop, It was Nice to be able to show up for my appointment and seal the deal! Thank you Ryan for everything you have done. I love my Truck and will hopefully see you again when I am ready to buy another vehicle!
Bought my van yesterday and it was everything I wanted and then some. Not only were all employees very friendly but they brought the vehicle to me which took out a ton of legwork or searching for a car. I told them what I was looking for and I got exactly that. I will recommend this dealership to everyone I know.
From the greeter, Jordan, up to a manager, Nate, this dealership really knows how to give excellent customer service. Each person I dealt with went out of their way to answer questions and make my car buying experience a great one. Nate even went out of state to find the right car for me in a timely manner. I would highlyrecommend this dealership:)
Today is a big day. Decided to buy my first car, and am very happy I chose to do so at Ray Skillman Mazda North East. I had the pleasure to work with Joe Puricelli and Angel Bristow, who completely changed my perception of the car buying process and dealing with salesmen. As a frugal individual who requires a great deal of research before I commit to purchasing a car, Joe and Angel allowed me to go at my own pace and created a pressure free experience. Additionally, I was very impressed with their willingness to go above and beyond ...
Everything about this dealership is great! From the first contact with Debbe via the internet to the sale with Travis Gosser to the great deal!
I would give Ray Skillman North East Mazda a 10, because they were dedicated to helping me get in the car that I wanted! Joshua Griffin made sure he did not give up until I was satisfied with the deal and car, as he worked diligently on my deal for a total of three days. He was honest with me and listened to what I said I wanted as far as the type of car and payments. Everyone in the dealership was friendly as I had my nosey 1 year old with me and they helped keep her occupied. I am now ...
I would like to thank Joshua Griffin and the Ray Skillman crew that put forth the effort to get me into a brand new 2016 Mazda. The experience and atmosphere very pleasant. Thank you Jesus and thanks again guys.
We needed a reliable car as we just moved here from Denver CO. We were really in a pinch and Josh helped us find a way to make it happen for us. Now my husband has reliable transportation and a big weight off our shoulders. Would recommend to everyone!!
Joshua Griffin deserves an award, he really satisfied my needs when it came to picking out a car. I am truly blessed that he was my salesman.
Jeremy Bell took our car immediatly, explained the need for a tire rotation. We had two discounts available and received both. Jeremy was very professional, taking the time to discuss some difficulty we were having using the navagatIon system. He gave us a couple of options that might help us. All in all, a very pleasant experience. This is what customer service looks like! It is always a pleasure to spend time with Terry Northern, I have known him for years and can confirm his knowledge of automobiles. He makes a visit to the dealership enjoyable.
IT'S NOT MANY WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE BUSINESS THAT I HAD WITH RAY SKILLMAN NORTHEAST MAZDA BUT I CAN SAY THAT THE EXPERIENCE WAS MAGNIFICENT. THANK YOU RAY SKILLMAN AND JOSH GRIFFIN FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Your Mazda Shopping Experience
We hope we’ve answered most of your questions about why you should consider Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda as your first choice when shopping for a new or pre-owned Mazda model. If you are ready to learn more, please contact us through your preferred method of communication and ask us anything you’d like to know. If you’re ready to schedule your test drive, please use the form below. At Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda, you control your shopping experience. We’re here to help facilitate and to be your personal automotive experts.