2018
Mazda Mazda3

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$23,145
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Available trims

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  • Sport Manual
    Starts at
    $18,095
    28 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport Auto
    Starts at
    $19,145
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport Manual
    Starts at
    $19,345
    28 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring Manual
    Starts at
    $20,090
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport Auto
    Starts at
    $20,395
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring Manual
    Starts at
    $20,840
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring Auto
    Starts at
    $21,140
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring Auto
    Starts at
    $21,890
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring Manual
    Starts at
    $23,145
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring Manual
    Starts at
    $23,895
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring Auto
    Starts at
    $24,195
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring Auto
    Starts at
    $24,945
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Smart City Brake Support now standard
2.0- or 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Manual or automatic transmission
Offered as a sedan or hatchback
Standard 7-inch multimedia screen

The good & the bad

The good

Steering and handling
Acceleration with 2.5-liter engine
Well-equipped base model
Front-seat comfort
Smooth-shifting manual transmission

The bad

Busy ride
Small backseat
Small trunk (sedan)
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Gets expensive with options
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 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
4/5
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
4/5
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

97% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 206 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

By Tom from Medford, Ma
Owns this car
April 30, 2022

xxxxxxand Con’s

I bought my Mazda 3 new in 2018. I am now moving on after only putting 17,000 miles on it. At the time, I bought it not looking for a Mazda at all. However, when I saw it, and the price was right, I said what the xxxx. Well, for me, it was ok at best. The car is way too rigid for my liking. I felt every single little road imperfection there was. It also made a super irritating rattling type noice when hitting said imperfections. It was louder than I thought on the highway and the power is mediocre. When you’re up to speed, it rides smooth and steady. But getting up to speed can be challenging. Also at times there seemed to be a lag or a sudden spike in rpm’s when on secondary roads. But, if you like a small, sporty car that has excellent handling, then this car fits the bill. I’m also 6’0” and it was pretty tough getting in and out. The build quality and style are definite pro’s. But I’m done with 4 cylinder engines. On to a 6 for me!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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By permit3876 from Minneapolis, MN
Owns this car
April 10, 2021

Was supposed to be for my daughter...

but I loved this 2018 Mazda 3 HB so much, I kept it for myself! We needed a hatchback with good mileage & reasonable insurance rates for our college bound daughter. We drove just about every low - mid range hatchback out there: Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra GT, VW Golf etc. The Mazda 3 was not even on our radar. We just happened to see one at a car lot while test driving a Honda Fit. We really liked the look, so we took it for a spin. It was fabulous! Now to be clear, I'm NOT your typical small car guy. I've been driving a Suburban & Ford Flex Limited for the past 20 years. But this little car blew me away. Much more comfortable than any of the others we'd driven. It seemed to have more power/speed. It handled like a dream. The brakes were super. The interior was so much nicer than the others & it was loaded with option like heated seats, BLIS, power leather driver seat, moonroof, back up cam, navigation and a crisp & loud Bose sound system. The road noise was minimal. We bought it on the spot & plan to buy another one - for her -soon. Absolutely love this car. I didn't care for the radio controls (by shifter) at first - but now I don't think I'd have it any other way. Just a great little car! Averaging 32mpg combined.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Grand Touring (4 styles)
  • Sport (4 styles)
  • Touring (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3?

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 38 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 2018 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda Mazda3 owners.

Is the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. 97.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 206 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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