2022 Mazda MAZDA3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,600
- 31 trims. $21,150 to $34,750.
- Base: 2.0 FWD. Top: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD.
- 9 more trims without a price.
All 40 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 FWD | $21,150 | $1,065 | 2.0L 4cyl | 155 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S FWD | $22,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S FWD | $22,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $23,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $23,450 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $24,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Select Auto FWD | $24,450 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $25,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $25,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred Auto FWD | $26,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $26,500 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $26,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred Hatchback AWD | $27,150 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $27,400 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred Auto AWD | $27,500 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Premium FWD | $27,700 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition Auto FWD | $27,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium FWD | $28,350 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Auto FWD | $28,700 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Manual FWD | $28,700 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $29,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Hatchback AWD | $29,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Premium Auto AWD | $30,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $30,900 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $31,550 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | $31,900 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $33,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $33,450 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $33,450 | $1,065 | 2.5L | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $34,400 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $34,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 FWD | $20,800 to $21,150 | $1,065 | 2.0L 4cyl | 155 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S FWD | $21,750 to $22,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $30,550 to $30,900 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $26,400 to $26,750 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $24,750 to $25,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Premium FWD | $27,350 to $27,700 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan Preferred AWD | $26,150 to $26,500 | $1,065 | 2.5L | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan Premium AWD | $28,750 to $29,100 | $1,065 | 2.5L | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $23,100 to $23,450 | $1,065 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.0 to 2.5 S: +$950
2.0 FWD $21,150 to 2.5 S FWD $22,100.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 155 hp to 186 hp.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 S to 2.5 S Auto: +$1,000
2.5 S FWD $22,100 to 2.5 S Auto FWD $23,100.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Auto to Select: +$350
2.5 S Auto FWD $23,100 to Select FWD $23,450.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 30 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Select to Select Auto: +$1,000
Select FWD $23,450 to Select Auto FWD $24,450.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Select Auto to Preferred: +$650
Select Auto FWD $24,450 to Preferred FWD $25,100.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 30 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Preferred to Preferred Auto: +$1,000
Preferred FWD $25,100 to Preferred Auto FWD $26,100.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Preferred Auto to Carbon Edition: +$650
Preferred Auto FWD $26,100 to Carbon Edition FWD $26,750.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 30 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Carbon Edition to Preferred Hatchback: +$400
Carbon Edition FWD $26,750 to Preferred Hatchback AWD $27,150.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Preferred Hatchback to Premium: +$1,950
Preferred Hatchback AWD $27,150 to Premium AWD $29,100.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium to Carbon Edition Auto: +$50
Premium FWD $27,700 to Carbon Edition Auto FWD $27,750.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Carbon Edition Auto to Premium Auto: +$950
Carbon Edition Auto FWD $27,750 to Premium Auto FWD $28,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Premium Auto to Premium Manual: $0
Premium Auto FWD $28,700 to Premium Manual FWD $28,700.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
Premium Manual to Premium Hatchback: +$1,050
Premium Manual FWD $28,700 to Premium Hatchback AWD $29,750.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
No equipment data.
Premium Hatchback to 2.5 Turbo: +$1,150
Premium Hatchback AWD $29,750 to 2.5 Turbo AWD $30,900.
- Power: 186 hp to 227 hp.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo to 2.5 Turbo Auto: +$1,000
2.5 Turbo AWD $30,900 to 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD $31,900.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo Auto to Premium Plus: +$1,200
2.5 Turbo Auto AWD $31,900 to Premium Plus AWD $33,100.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 27 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Premium Plus to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: +$350
Premium Plus AWD $33,100 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $33,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto: +$1,300
Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $33,450 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD $34,750.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Premium Plus AWD, $33,100.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium Plus AWD | 2.0 FWD | 2.5 S FWD | 2.5 Turbo AWD | Carbon Edition FWD | Preferred FWD | Premium FWD | Sedan Preferred AWD | Sedan Premium AWD | Select FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | N | N | N | S | N | S | N | S | N |
| Heated front seats | S | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | N |
| Heated steering wheel | S | N | N | S | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | S | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | O | O | O | N | O | S | O | S | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 30 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $26,500.
- The most hp: 2.5 Turbo AWD, 227 hp, $30,900.
- The best mpg: 2.0 FWD, 31 mpg, $21,150.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Carbon Edition FWD, Carbon Edition Auto FWD.
- Dropped: Select AWD, Sedan Select AWD, Select Auto AWD, Select Hatchback AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 22 trims. Median change: +$600.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 FWD | $20,650 | $21,150 | +$500 |
| 2.5 S FWD | $21,650 | $22,100 | +$450 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $22,650 | $23,100 | +$450 |
| Select FWD | $22,850 | $23,450 | +$600 |
| Select Auto FWD | $23,850 | $24,450 | +$600 |
| Preferred FWD | $24,500 | $25,100 | +$600 |
| Preferred Auto FWD | $25,500 | $26,100 | +$600 |
| Preferred AWD | $25,900 | $26,500 | +$600 |
| Preferred Hatchback AWD | $26,900 | $27,150 | +$250 |
| Preferred Auto AWD | $26,900 | $27,500 | +$600 |
| Premium FWD | $27,000 | $27,700 | +$700 |
| Premium Auto FWD | $28,000 | $28,700 | +$700 |
| Premium Manual FWD | $28,000 | $28,700 | +$700 |
| Premium AWD | $28,400 | $29,100 | +$700 |
| Premium Hatchback AWD | $29,400 | $29,750 | +$350 |
| Premium Auto AWD | $29,400 | $30,100 | +$700 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $30,050 | $30,900 | +$850 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | $31,050 | $31,900 | +$850 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $32,600 | $33,100 | +$500 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $32,600 | $33,450 | +$850 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $32,600 | $33,450 | +$850 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $33,900 | $34,750 | +$850 |
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What this cannot tell you
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