Used 2021 Mazda 3 Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Mazda 3 sedan is available in three trim levels that coincide with the choice in engine: Mazda 3 2.0, Mazda 3 2.5 S and Mazda 2.5 Turbo. The midgrade 2.5 S trim is eligible for all-wheel drive, while the Turbo has it as standard equipment. Both of these models are also eligible for option packages. The Mazda 3 is also available in a hatchback body style.
Which 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Step up to the midgrade Mazda 3 2.5 S. It doesn't cost much more than the base 2.0 and gets you more power plus some desirable features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Also consider adding the sensibly priced Select package for its upgraded interior. The new turbocharged engine is cool, but its premium pricing will make it a questionable expense for many drivers. If you like having plenty of power underfoot, though, it's definitely worth a test drive since it really changes the car's character.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Eugene, OR
| Vehicle | 3 2.0 | 3 2.5 S | 3 Select | 3 Preferred | 3 Premium | 3 2.5 Turbo | 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |||
| Engine power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 150 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-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 | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 28 / 36 / 31 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 370 / 475 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 343 / 462 miles | 292 / 406 miles | 292 / 406 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,100 lb. | 3,100 lb. | 3,100 lb. | 3,100 lb. | 3,100 lb. | 3,379 lb. | 3,379 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 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. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
| Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 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. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 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. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 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. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 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. | 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 | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $32,580 | $34,281 | $34,893 | $35,794 | $36,593 | $39,366 | $40,469 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.52 | $0.54 |
| Depreciation | $7,122 | $8,139 | $8,462 | $9,166 | $9,728 | $10,001 | $11,083 |
| Financing | $2,627 | $3,159 | $3,305 | $3,502 | $3,739 | $4,049 | $4,070 |
| Taxes & Fees | $359 | $359 | $359 | $359 | $359 | $359 | $359 |
| Fuel | $9,842 | $10,167 | $10,167 | $10,167 | $10,167 | $11,305 | $11,305 |
| Insurance | $4,683 | $4,763 | $4,906 | $4,906 | $4,906 | $4,906 | $4,906 |
| Maintenance | $5,508 | $5,255 | $5,255 | $5,255 | $5,255 | $5,576 | $5,576 |
| Repairs | $2,439 | $2,439 | $2,439 | $2,439 | $2,439 | $3,170 | $3,170 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Black, cloth | Black, cloth | Black, cloth Greige, leatherette | White, leather Black, leatherette | Black, cloth Greige, leatherette | White, leather Black, leatherette |
| Exterior | Jet Black Mica Sonic Silver Metallic | Jet Black Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Machine Gray Metallic Sonic Silver Metallic | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Machine Gray Metallic | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Deep Crystal Blue Mica Machine Gray Metallic | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Machine Gray Metallic | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica Machine Gray Metallic |