I looked repeatedly for a stylish vehicle that offers all the bells and whistles I wanted and STILL came with a standard transmission. Hatchback: 25/33 mpg (manual), 26/35 mpg (automatic) All Mazda3 models are front-wheel drive.ĮPA city/highway fuel economy: 27/37 mpg (manual), 28/37 mpg (automatic)
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Manual-transmission lovers will appreciate that Mazda offers an excellent 6-speed manual in both body styles, and with both engines. Both engines are smooth, vivacious and they like to rev. The 2.5-liter won’t stretch a gallon of gasoline quite as far, but it’s close and notably amps up the car’s sporting character. While the 2.0-liter is a capable performer, it trades a measure of enthusiasm for better fuel economy - 37-mpg highway and 28-mpg city with the 6-speed automatic transmission, which costs $1,050. The 2.5-liter found in the Touring and top-tier Grand Touring variants, cranks out 184 horsepower.
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The Sport uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes a healthy 155 horsepower. The 2018 Mazda3 offers two engine choices, both with a Skyactiv pedigree. We predict the Mazda3 will hold its value well in coming years, but not quite match that of the Subaru Impreza, Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.īonus Content: See what the Mazda Mazda3 is like compared to its competitorsīefore you decide to buy, keep in mind that the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 is completely redesigned Driving the Used 2018 MAZDA MAZDA3 Check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for their new Mazda3. A fully loaded Grand Touring will come up just shy of the $30,000 mark. The 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring sedan pushes the price to about $25,000, with the 5-door adding another $750 to the bottom line. These starting prices are higher than a base Toyota Corolla and Kia Forte, but remain in line with the Honda Civic.
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The 2018 Mazda3 Sport compact sedan has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $19,000, while the Mazda3 Sport hatchback starts just over $20,000. Last year we placed the Mazda3 on our 10 Coolest Cars for Under $18,000 list.