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Used 2018 Mazda CX-3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is available in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base Sport trim is actually nicely equipped, especially considering its price, but moving up through the trim levels gets you some desirable conveniences and nice luxuries. All trims rely on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (146 horsepower, 146 pound-feet of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.

The CX-3 Sport comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, a height-adjustable driver seat, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, air-conditioning, push-button start, cruise control, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a USB input, app integration (including Pandora, Stitcher and Aha) and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player. Standard safety features on the base Sport trim include a rearview camera and Mazda's Smart City Brake Support System, which will automatically apply the brakes to avoid a collision as long as the CX-3 is traveling at less than 19 mph.

Moving up to the Touring trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, automatic headlights and automatic wipers. The interior is upgraded with cloth and faux leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, proximity entry, automatic climate control and an overhead console with a sunglass holder. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard on the CX-3 Touring.

The top-tier Grand Touring gets a sunroof, LED exterior lighting (headlights, taillights, foglights, daytime running lights), leather-trimmed seats with simulated suede inserts, a head-up display, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, navigation, and a seven-speaker Bose sound system with satellite radio.

The Grand Touring's sunroof and Bose stereo can be added to the Touring with the Preferred Equipment package. The Grand Touring can be upgraded with the Premium Package, which includes adaptive cruise control, higher-speed forward collision warning and automatic braking, lane departure warning, a six-way power-adjustable driver seat, driver-seat memory settings, a heated steering wheel and a traffic-sign recognition system.

Which CX-3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Sport trim is a good bargain, but overall we recommend going with the Touring trim. The Touring adds useful safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, conveniences such as automatic climate control and proximity entry, and a few extra interior upgrades. These may seem like small things, but they all add up to improve the CX-3 experience, especially if it will be your daily driver for the next few years

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Mesa, AZ
Vehicle
CX-3 Sport
CX-3 Touring
CX-3 Grand Touring
Vehicle
Sport
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Grand Touring
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
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/cloth
leather/suede
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
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
146 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/60R16
215/50R18
215/50R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
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
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.7 gal.
12.7 gal.
12.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
368 / 432 miles
368 / 432 miles
368 / 432 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
2,809 lb.
2,809 lb.
2,809 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
69.6 in.
69.6 in.
69.6 in.
Height
60.7 in.
60.9 in.
60.9 in.
Length
168.3 in.
168.3 in.
168.3 in.
Wheelbase
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
101.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.4 cu. ft.
12.4 cu. ft.
10.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
37.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
50.4 in.
50.4 in.
50.4 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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Average Cost Per Mile
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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
Black
Black
Black/Parchment
Exterior
Titanium Flash Mica
Soul Red Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Ceramic Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Titanium Flash Mica
Soul Red Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Ceramic Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Titanium Flash Mica
Soul Red Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Ceramic Metallic
Jet Black Mica