2008
Mazda Mazda3

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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $13,895
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Sport
    Starts at
    $13,995
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $14,795
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport
    Starts at
    $14,895
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Touring *Ltd Avail
    Starts at
    $16,255
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Touring Value
    Starts at
    $16,595
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $17,155
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $17,435
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring Value
    Starts at
    $17,495
    23 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Sport
    Starts at
    $17,535
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $17,925
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Sport
    Starts at
    $18,025
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $18,385
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Touring *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $18,425
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Touring *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $18,425
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Sport
    Starts at
    $18,485
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Touring
    Starts at
    $18,525
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Touring
    Starts at
    $18,525
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Sport *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $18,875
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Sport
    Starts at
    $18,975
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,375
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,375
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Touring
    Starts at
    $19,475
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring
    Starts at
    $19,475
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s GT *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,895
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s GT *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,895
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $20,295
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $20,295
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s GT *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $20,845
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s GT *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $20,845
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $21,245
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $21,245
    22 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

2.0- or 2.3-liter four-cylinder
Sedan or hatchback
Sporty Mazda styling and personality
Standard auxiliary audio input

The good & the bad

The good

Stylish appearance (especially hatchback)
Steering and handling
Driving ease
Front occupant space

The bad

Instrument readability
Backseat space
Engine noise on hard acceleration
Seat comfort
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 107 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Jay F
Owns this car
May 29, 2024

We bought a 2008 Mazda 3 Touring hatchback new.

We bought a 2008 Mazda 3 Touring hatchback new. We have driven it for over 15 years / 150,000 miles and have never had anything major break on this car. We change the oil about every 5,000 miles and had to do some work on the C/V joints at about 100K miles. We didn't even need a new clutch until 140K miles. This car handles great, has plenty of acceleration with the 5 speed manual and gets great gas mileage.
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Tony Ferello from Newtown, PA
Owns this car
February 15, 2024

Best starter car

Ive had this car for almost a year and ive put it on aftermarket suspension and it runs great. Only issue ive ever had was with a bad electrical grounding to the fuel pump caused by the rough suspension. Insanely gas efficient and is very fun and is very toque-y in low gears. An amazing first car
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 is available in 11 trim levels:

  • Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* (1 style)
  • Sport *Ltd Avail* (1 style)
  • i Sport (2 styles)
  • i Touring *Ltd Avail (2 styles)
  • i Touring Value (2 styles)
  • s GT *Ltd Avail* (4 styles)
  • s Grand Touring (4 styles)
  • s Sport (4 styles)
  • s Sport *Ltd Avail* (4 styles)
  • s Touring (4 styles)
  • s Touring *Ltd Avail* (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?

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Is the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?

The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Mazda Mazda3 owners.

Is the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3. 93.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 107 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.5

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