Mazda Mazda3
Hatchback · 2015–2026 · Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda3 Sedan
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: +$205 to +$940 (6 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: 2.5 Carbon Turbo
- Horsepower: 191 hp → 186 hp (2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S)
- Fuel economy (combined): 30 mpg → 29 mpg (2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 S)
- Speakers: 6 → 8 (2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (all trims)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium)
- Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 28 mpg (2.5 S Carbon Edition)
- Fuel economy (combined): 30 mpg → 28 mpg (2.5 S Premium)
2026 Mazda3 Hatchback trims
| 2.5 S | 2.5 S Carbon Edition | 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Select Sport | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||
| Starting MSRP | $25,650 | $30,965 | $28,640 | $31,650 | $26,840 | $38,090 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo |
| Horsepower | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic | SKYACTIV-MT | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Awd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,247 lb | 3,117 lb | 3,058 lb | 3,117 lb | 3,417 lb |
| Tech | ||||||
| Touchscreen | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | Windshield HUD |
| Audio | — | — | — | Bose | — | Bose |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Wireless phone charging | — | Qi | — | — | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | — | — | — | — | — | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | — | Leather | Synthetic Leather | — |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | Front | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 16 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (42)
| 2.5 S | 2.5 S Carbon Edition | 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Select Sport | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Package for 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus $1,075 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Appearance Package $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Lug Nuts and Wheel Locks $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crossbars $370 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front Air Dam $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Bumper Guard, Black $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Guard, Stainless $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Skirt With Parking Sensors (Jet Black) $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Skirt Without Parking Sensors (Jet Black) $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Hatch Spoiler, Black $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Side Sill Extensions $450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Splash Guards, Front and Rear $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thule Board Shuttle (Surfboard Carrier) $220 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thule Canyon Roof Basket With Stretch Cargo Net $592 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thule Force XT L Cargo Box $800 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thule Glide And Set Kayak Carrier $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thule ProRide XT Bike Carrier $405 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel locks $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-weather floor mats, High wall $190 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Blocks $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated (front only) doorsill trim plates (set of 4) $575 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Lighting Kit $230 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pet Restraint $40 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soft Cargo Liner $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ceramic Metallic $595 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic $595 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Quartz Metallic | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Polymetal Gray Metallic $595 | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black Leatherette | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Red | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Mazda3 2019–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | MAZDA MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | MAZDA MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | MAZDA MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2025 | Mazda MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2025 | Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2025 | Mazda MAZDA3 SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2024 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 12 |
| 2024 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 12 |
| 2024 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 12 |
| 2024 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2021 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2021 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2021 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 52 |
| 2020 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 32 |
| 2020 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 32 |
| 2020 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 32 |
| 2020 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 32 |
| 2019 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 74 |
| 2019 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 74 |
| 2019 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 74 |
| 2019 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 74 |
| 2018 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 108 |
| 2018 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 108 |
| 2017 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | Optional | 2 | 83 |
| 2017 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Optional | 2 | 83 |
| 2016 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 103 |
| 2016 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 6 | 103 |
| 2015 | Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 129 |
| 2015 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 129 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2026 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2026 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
28–29 |
| 2026 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2025 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 31 |
| 2025 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2025 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
30 |
| 2025 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2024 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 31 |
| 2024 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2024 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
30 |
| 2024 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2023 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
31 |
| 2023 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2023 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
30 |
| 2023 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2022 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
30–31 |
| 2022 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2022 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
27–29 |
| 2022 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2021 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation |
30–31 |
| 2021 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
27–28 |
| 2021 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
27–29 |
| 2021 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2020 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; Without Cylinder Deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
30 |
| 2020 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2020 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29–30 |
| 2020 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2019 | 3 4-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; Without Cylinder Deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
30 |
| 2019 | 3 4-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2019 | 3 5-Door 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29–30 |
| 2019 | 3 5-Door 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2018 | 3 4-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29–31 |
| 2018 | 3 5-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
28–32 |
| 2017 | 3 4-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
29–32 |
| 2017 | 3 5-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
28–31 |
| 2016 | 3 4-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
29–33 |
| 2016 | 3 5-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
29–33 |
| 2015 | 3 4-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
29–33 |
| 2015 | 3 5-Door | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
29–33 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.