2016
Mazda Mazda3

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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Sport
    Starts at
    $17,845
    29 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man i Sport
    Starts at
    $18,545
    29 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport
    Starts at
    $18,895
    30 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto i Sport
    Starts at
    $19,595
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Touring
    Starts at
    $20,045
    29 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man i Touring
    Starts at
    $20,745
    29 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring
    Starts at
    $21,095
    30 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto i Touring
    Starts at
    $21,795
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man i Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $22,545
    29 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man i Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $23,245
    29 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto i Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $23,595
    30 City / 41 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto i Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $24,295
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $24,745
    25 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring
    Starts at
    $24,795
    28 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $25,445
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Touring
    Starts at
    $25,495
    27 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $25,795
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $26,495
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Backup camera now standard
Sedan or hatchback
Choice of two four-cylinder engines
Manual or automatic transmission
Forward collision warning available

The good & the bad

The good

Responsive highway passing
Attractive cabin
Seat comfort
Many high-tech options
Fuel efficiency

The bad

Somewhat firm ride
Smallish cabin
Cabin storage, cargo space
Transmission gearing makes for slow starts
Rear seats too low to the floor
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

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

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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 120 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Francis
Owns this car
May 18, 2024

I bought the 2016 Mazda 3 with manual transmission brand

I bought the 2016 Mazda 3 with manual transmission brand new. Since then I've driven 280,000 miles through new York City traffic . I've just change my original clutch at 278000 . Most reliable car ever owned!
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Dale from North Adams, MA
Owns this car
November 7, 2022

Expensive & Frequent Brake Repairs

I was sold a brand new 2016 Mazda3 off the dealer lot. What I was not sold was the price tag for having my brakes replaced nearly every year. I only have 63,000 miles on this car and have had my brakes entirely depleted to metal on metal at least four times, costing me thousands of dollars to have them replaced over a few years. Do not buy this car if you don’t want to spend a quarter of its value in brake repairs. Not worth it.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 is available in 5 trim levels:

  • i Grand Touring (4 styles)
  • i Sport (4 styles)
  • i Touring (4 styles)
  • s Grand Touring (4 styles)
  • s Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 41 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.

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Is the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?

The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Mazda Mazda3 owners.

Is the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3. 95.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 120 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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