Is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.1 in. Class median 35.8 in.
- Off-road: 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 154.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $89 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.5 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the MAZDA3 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | Median 35.8 in | 87 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.2 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | No |
Is the MAZDA3 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $21,150 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 183.5 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.3 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the MAZDA3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $89 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $89
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 36 mpg, top 25% of 85
Is the MAZDA3 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 56.9 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 56 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | No |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the MAZDA3 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Preferred AWD, 5.5 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the MAZDA3 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.0 FWD
- $21,150
- Predicted price
- $21,794
- Gap
- -$644 (-3%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the MAZDA3 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA3 2.0 FWD | $21,150 | 10.3 cents | 13.2 cu ft | 155 hp |
| Volkswagen Jetta S Manual FWD | $20,365 | 9.4 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 158 hp |
Compared with 497 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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