Used 2020 Mazda 3 Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2020 Mazda 3 sedan is offered in four trim levels (also referred to as packages). The Base comes with a decent level of standard features plus a full suite of advanced safety features. Stepping up to the Select adds some niceties and smartphone integration, while the Preferred and Premium versions up the luxury and tech quotient. The hatchback version is reviewed separately.
Which 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
We suggest stepping up to at least the Select package since it comes with a good number of useful features without costing a whole lot more. It's also eligible for all-wheel drive. The Preferred and Premium trim levels add more features and refinement, but if that's what you're seeking, the larger Mazda 6 may be a better choice.
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Comparing average pricing near
Newton, NJ
| Vehicle | 3 Base | 3 Select | 3 Preferred | 3 Premium |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | |||
| Engine power | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 27 / 36 / 30 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 343 / 462 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 356 / 475 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,071 lb. | 3,071 lb. | 3,071 lb. | 3,071 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
| Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Length | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 36.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $37,302 | $38,623 | $39,165 | $40,152 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.5 | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.54 |
| Depreciation | $8,560 | $9,286 | $9,632 | $10,450 |
| Financing | $3,028 | $3,296 | $3,399 | $3,592 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,194 | $1,272 | $1,302 | $1,358 |
| Fuel | $8,362 | $8,362 | $8,362 | $8,362 |
| Insurance | $9,387 | $9,636 | $9,699 | $9,619 |
| Maintenance | $4,554 | $4,554 | $4,554 | $4,554 |
| Repairs | $2,217 | $2,217 | $2,217 | $2,217 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Greige, leatherette Black, leatherette | Greige, leatherette Black, leatherette | White, leather Black, leather |
| Exterior | Sonic Silver Metallic Jet Black Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Sonic Silver Metallic Jet Black Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Sonic Silver Metallic Jet Black Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Jet Black Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica |