I dunno, I think the ST looks like shit compared to the RS.

http://www.auto-types.com/images/_au..._113938852.jpg

I don't think we can get the RS here, but I agree it'd be badass.

I forgot, since Ford is still a partial owner of Mazda....you can still get S-Plan which I believe changes the price to around 3% over invoice + no admin fees.
Mazda USA - The Official U.S. Site for Mazda Cars, Crossover Vehicles, SUVs and Trucks

When you use a X/S-plan PIN, the dealer MUST show you the invoice and at the bottom it will show the X-Plan price and the Holdback cost. Make sure they show this to you.

Use the same link I provided earlier to obtain a PIN.

And good luck, both cars are great. AND TEST DRIVE THEM BOTH BEFORE YOU MAKE A DECISION. I hope to order a ST in November.

It will not be available for neither the 2013 MY, 2014 MY or 2015 MY.

IF I were to buy a Focus ST, the first mod I would do is to rip out the god awful catfish bumper and slap on a regular Focus Titanium bumper on it.

The Recaros on the ST are extremely nice.

I don't know anything about the current Mazda 3 but I've driven the current Focus and love it. Very well equipped, feels well made and fun to drive.

I'm in for a swap if you do pick one up. ST front looks badass.