I need help deciding on a car. Which one is more reliable, and overall better option?

I have about $2,000 saved up but my goal is drop a 3,500 - 5000 down payment on a car. My #1 pick is a 2015 Honda Civic ex, but the ones available to me are kind of pricey. If I can't get that my next 3 picks are either a 2015-2016 Toyota Corolla S, a 2015-16 Hyundai Elantra SE, or a 2015-16 Mazda3. The Corollas by me are in a similar price range as the civics and if I were paying that much money in a car, I'd much rather have the Civic. Opinions? Suggestions? Anything about the Mazda3?

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