Answer:Yes,he prefers a Hyundai to a Honda
Explanation:from the description of his taste and preferences,he think Hyundai sonata is at least as good as Mazda3,meaning Hyundai is equal or better than Mazda3 while Mazda is equal or greater than a Honda.
So his preferences in order is
1Hyundai sonata
2Mazda3
3Honda Civic