2023 Mazda MAZDA3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,750
- 40 trims. $22,550 to $35,300.
- Base: 2.5 S FWD. Top: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 41 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $22,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S FWD | $23,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $23,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $23,950 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select FWD | $23,950 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Select FWD | $23,950 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $24,950 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select Auto FWD | $24,950 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select Hatchback FWD | $24,950 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $25,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $25,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $25,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $26,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | $26,550 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD | $26,550 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $27,200 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD | $27,200 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD | $27,200 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $28,200 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto FWD | $28,200 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback FWD | $28,200 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $28,600 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $28,600 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | $29,150 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD | $29,150 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $29,400 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | $29,400 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Premium AWD | $29,400 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 191 hp | AWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $29,600 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD | $29,600 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Premium AWD | $30,400 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Auto AWD | $30,400 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback AWD | $30,400 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $32,450 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | $32,450 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $34,000 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $34,000 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD | $34,000 | $1,165 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $35,300 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $35,300 | $1,165 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $34,000 to $35,300 | $1,165 | 2.5L | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.5 S to 2.5 S Auto: +$1,000
2.5 S FWD $22,550 to 2.5 S Auto FWD $23,550.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Auto to Select: +$400
2.5 S Auto FWD $23,550 to Select FWD $23,950.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 31 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Select to Sedan 2.5 S Select: $0
2.5 S Select FWD $23,950 to Sedan 2.5 S Select FWD $23,950.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Select to 2.5 S Select Auto: +$1,000
Sedan 2.5 S Select FWD $23,950 to 2.5 S Select Auto FWD $24,950.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Select Hatchback to Preferred: +$600
2.5 S Select Hatchback FWD $24,950 to Preferred FWD $25,550.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Preferred to Sedan 2.5 S Preferred: $0
2.5 S Preferred FWD $25,550 to Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD $25,550.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Preferred to 2.5 S Preferred Auto: +$1,000
Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD $25,550 to 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD $26,550.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Preferred Hatchback to Carbon Edition: +$650
2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD $26,550 to Carbon Edition FWD $27,200.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Carbon Edition to Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition: $0
2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD $27,200 to Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD $27,200.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition to 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto: +$1,000
Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD $27,200 to 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto FWD $28,200.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback to 2.5 S Premium Manual: +$950
2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback FWD $28,200 to 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD $29,150.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Premium Hatchback to Premium: -$1,000
2.5 S Premium Hatchback AWD $30,400 to Premium AWD $29,400.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Premium to Sedan 2.5 S Premium: $0
2.5 S Premium AWD $29,400 to Sedan 2.5 S Premium AWD $29,400.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Premium to 2.5 S Premium Auto: +$1,000
Sedan 2.5 S Premium AWD $29,400 to 2.5 S Premium Auto AWD $30,400.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Premium Auto to 2.5 Turbo: +$2,050
2.5 S Premium Auto AWD $30,400 to 2.5 Turbo AWD $32,450.
- Power: 191 hp to 227 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo Auto to Premium Plus: +$1,550
2.5 Turbo Auto AWD $32,450 to Premium Plus AWD $34,000.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 27 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback: $0
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $34,000 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD $34,000.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto: +$1,300
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD $34,000 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD $35,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Carbon Edition FWD, $28,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Preferred FWD, $26,550.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 Turbo AWD, $32,450.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Premium Plus AWD, $35,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Select FWD, $24,950.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S FWD, $23,550.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Premium AWD, $30,400. Optional from 2.5 S FWD, $23,550.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium AWD, $30,400.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.5 S FWD, $23,550.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 2.5 S FWD | Select FWD | Preferred FWD | Carbon Edition FWD | Premium AWD | 2.5 Turbo AWD | Premium Plus AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | S | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 34 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, $28,600.
- The most hp: 2.5 Turbo AWD, 227 hp, $32,450.
- The best mpg: 2.5 S FWD, 31 mpg, $22,550.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 2.5 S Select FWD, Sedan 2.5 S Select FWD, 2.5 S Select Auto FWD, 2.5 S Select Hatchback FWD, 2.5 S Preferred FWD, Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD, Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD, 2.5 S Premium AWD, Sedan 2.5 S Premium AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD, plus 3 more.
- Dropped: 2.0 FWD, Select Auto FWD, Preferred Auto FWD, Preferred AWD, Preferred Hatchback AWD, Preferred Auto AWD, Premium FWD, Carbon Edition Auto FWD, Premium Auto FWD, Premium Manual FWD, Premium Hatchback AWD, Premium Auto AWD, Sedan Preferred AWD, Sedan Premium AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $22,100 | $22,550 | +$450 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $23,100 | $23,550 | +$450 |
| Select FWD | $23,450 | $23,950 | +$500 |
| Preferred FWD | $25,100 | $25,550 | +$450 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $26,750 | $27,200 | +$450 |
| Premium AWD | $29,100 | $29,400 | +$300 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $30,900 | $32,450 | +$1,550 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | $31,900 | $32,450 | +$550 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $33,100 | $34,000 | +$900 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $33,450 | $34,000 | +$550 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $34,750 | $35,300 | +$550 |
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What this cannot tell you
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