This is the second most fun to drive Mazda, after the original, (2004-2008), Mazda3. You can take corners very fast, the steering has some feel to it, throttle response is instantaneous, the transmission kicks down promptly, everything works harmoniously.
I have the Grand Touring model, which comes with heated leather seats, Xenon headlights, heated outside mirrors, sunroof, sideskirts/rear spoiler, etc.
The price was/is reasonable. Far lower than the much bigger, much less fun to drive Toyota Sienna or Honda Oddessy. Plus, I got $2,000 cash back direct from Mazda at the end of April, 2009.