The Jazz is a CVT-7, is generally very reliable and the Jazz has a brilliantly practical Tardis-like interior. A 2016 Mazda 3 will have the old 4-speed torque converter auto and isn't very economical, but is still a pleasant car to drive with proper all-independent suspension. A Fiesta 1.4 auto will have a 4-speed torque converter auto. For the money, the Honda is your best buy, followed by the Mazda, with the Fiesta as runner up. (I can't figure why a car that was cheaper to start with, is a year older and has a lot more miles is more expensive than the other two.)