2026 Mazda MAZDA3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,440
- 29 trims. $24,650 to $38,090.
- Base: 2.5 S FWD. Top: Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD.
All 29 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg to 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S FWD | $24,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | $25,540 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg to 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | $25,540 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $25,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Hatchback FWD | $25,650 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Auto FWD | $25,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD | $26,840 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback FWD | $26,840 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD | $26,840 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $27,290 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg to 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $27,290 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | $28,640 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD | $28,640 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | $28,640 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $29,815 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $29,815 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | AWD | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $30,965 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD | $30,965 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $30,965 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | AWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium FWD | $31,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | $31,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 186 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD | $31,650 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | $31,650 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 186 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $36,940 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $36,940 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $38,090 | $1,235 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD | $38,090 | $1,235 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $38,090 | $1,235 | 2.5L | 227 hp | AWD | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.5 S to Sedan 2.5 S: $0
2.5 S FWD $24,650 to Sedan 2.5 S FWD $24,650.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S to 2.5 S Select Sport: +$890
Sedan 2.5 S FWD $24,650 to 2.5 S Select Sport FWD $25,540.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 S Select Sport to Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport: $0
2.5 S Select Sport FWD $25,540 to Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport FWD $25,540.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport to 2.5 S Auto: +$110
Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport FWD $25,540 to 2.5 S Auto FWD $25,650.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
Hatchback 2.5 S Auto to 2.5 S Select Sport Auto: +$1,190
Hatchback 2.5 S Auto FWD $25,650 to 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD $26,840.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport Auto to 2.5 S Preferred: +$450
Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD $26,840 to 2.5 S Preferred FWD $27,290.
- 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 $27,290 to Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD $27,290.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 S Preferred to 2.5 S Preferred Auto: +$1,350
Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD $27,290 to 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD $28,640.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred Auto to 2.5 S Carbon Edition: +$1,175
Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD $28,640 to 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD $29,815.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- 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 AWD $29,815 to Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD $29,815.
- 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: +$1,150
Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD $29,815 to 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD $30,965.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto to 2.5 S Premium: +$685
Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD $30,965 to 2.5 S Premium FWD $31,650.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
No equipment data.
Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Manual to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: +$5,290
Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD $31,650 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $36,940.
- Power: 186 hp to 227 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
- Cargo: 20.1 cu ft to 13.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus to Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: $0
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $36,940 to Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $36,940.
- Cargo: 13.2 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto: +$1,150
Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD $36,940 to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD $38,090.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, $29,815.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.5 S Preferred FWD, $27,290.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD, $36,940.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD, $36,940.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.5 S FWD, $24,650.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S FWD, $24,650.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD, $36,940.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD, $36,940.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.5 S FWD, $24,650.
- 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 | 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | 2.5 S Preferred FWD | 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | ||||
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 24 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, $29,815.
- The most hp: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD, 227 hp, $36,940.
- The best mpg: Sedan 2.5 S FWD, 30 mpg, $24,650.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, Sedan 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Turbo Hatchback AWD, Hatchback 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 29 trims. Median change: +$650.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,150 | $24,650 | +$500 |
| Sedan 2.5 S FWD | $24,150 | $24,650 | +$500 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | $24,890 | $25,540 | +$650 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | $24,890 | $25,540 | +$650 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | $25,150 | $25,650 | +$500 |
| 2.5 S Hatchback FWD | $25,150 | $25,650 | +$500 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Auto FWD | $25,150 | $25,650 | +$500 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD | $26,190 | $26,840 | +$650 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback FWD | $26,190 | $26,840 | +$650 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD | $26,190 | $26,840 | +$650 |
| 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $26,540 | $27,290 | +$750 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Preferred FWD | $26,540 | $27,290 | +$750 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | $27,890 | $28,640 | +$750 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD | $27,890 | $28,640 | +$750 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | $27,890 | $28,640 | +$750 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $29,610 | $29,815 | +$205 |
| Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $29,610 | $29,815 | +$205 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $30,760 | $30,965 | +$205 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD | $30,760 | $30,965 | +$205 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $30,760 | $30,965 | +$205 |
| 2.5 S Premium FWD | $30,850 | $31,650 | +$800 |
| 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | $30,850 | $31,650 | +$800 |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD | $30,850 | $31,650 | +$800 |
| Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | $30,850 | $31,650 | +$800 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $36,000 | $36,940 | +$940 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $36,000 | $36,940 | +$940 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $37,150 | $38,090 | +$940 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD | $37,150 | $38,090 | +$940 |
| Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | $37,150 | $38,090 | +$940 |
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