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Used 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The five-passenger 2018 Mazda 3 is available as either a sedan or four-door hatchback. Both body styles are offered in either Sport, Touring or Grand Touring trims.

The Sport trim is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (155 horsepower, 150 pound-feet of torque). The Touring and Grand Touring models get a 2.5-liter engine (184 hp, 185 lb-ft). A six-speed manual transmission is standard for all Mazda 3s, with a six-speed automatic available as an option.

Standard Sport trim features for the sedan include 16-inch steel wheels, remote keyless entry, keyless ignition, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, Bluetooth, the Mazda Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, low-speed forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, emergency telematics, and a six-speaker stereo with two USB ports. The hatchback adds the upgrades of alloy wheels and a rear spoiler.

The sedan is eligible for the optional Preferred Equipment package that adds alloy wheels, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, heated mirrors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, upgraded upholstery and a rear-seat armrest with cupholders.

The Touring trim includes all of the above, along with 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, a six-way power driver seat and heated front seats.

At the top of the range, the Grand Touring model gains LED exterior lights (headlights, foglights and taillights); a sunroof; a digital speedometer; an upgraded display in the instrument panel; leather upholstery; a nine-speaker Bose surround-sound system; and satellite radio. To this, the Premium Equipment package adds adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, a heated steering wheel, paddle shifters (for the automatic transmission), an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a navigation system, lane departure warning and intervention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and braking for higher speeds, and a traffic sign reader.

Which 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We're partial to the hatchback for its cargo-carrying flexibility as well as its aesthetic appeal. Among the different trim level choices, the Touring trim presents a good balance of features for the price, plus it gets the more powerful engine. If your budget can stretch, the Grand Touring is a great pick that is eligible for a host of advanced safety features.

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3 Sport
3 Touring
3 Grand Touring
Vehicle
Sport
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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Grand Touring
2.5L 4cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
155 hp @ 6,000 rpm
184 hp @ 5,700 rpm
184 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
150 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
185 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
185 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
205/60R16
215/45R18
215/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 37 / 31 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
356 / 488 miles
330 / 436 miles
330 / 436 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,875 lb.
3,046 lb.
3,046 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
Height
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
Length
175.6 in.
175.6 in.
175.6 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.2 cu. ft.
20.2 cu. ft.
20.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
37.6 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.4 in.
54.4 in.
54.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Cloth, cloth
Sand Cloth, cloth
Sand Premium Cloth, premium cloth
Black Premium Cloth, premium cloth
Black Leatherette, leatherette
Black Leather, leather
Parchment Leather, leather
Exterior
Soul Red Metallic
Sonic Silver Metallic
Eternal Blue Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Titanium Flash Mica
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Soul Red Metallic
Sonic Silver Metallic
Eternal Blue Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Titanium Flash Mica
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Soul Red Metallic
Sonic Silver Metallic
Eternal Blue Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Titanium Flash Mica
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica