Mazda has reduced the price of the 2025 Mazda 3 compact sedan and hatchback by $200, bringing the starting price down to $25,135, which makes the vehicle's pricing more competitive, especially considering last year's higher destination fee of $1,185.
While Mazda has simplified the 2025 model year, major content updates include the addition of Alexa built-in voice commands and a navigation system with over-the-air updates for some higher trim levels.
The hatchback is expected to arrive this summer, priced $1,000 to $1,350 more than the sedan, which will go on sale this fall. The Mazda 3 has not been redesigned since 2020, so it may either be due for an update or face an exit from the U.S. market in the near future.
This price cut is a welcome reversal from the price increase of $1,620 for the 2024 Mazda 3, which made the entry-level model significantly more expensive than the Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra. As Mazda pushes into the premium segment with new products like the 2025 Mazda CX-70 and related 2024 Mazda CX-90 crossover SUVs, it still sees value in offering customers the Mazda 3.
It is now priced $210 less than the refreshed 2025 Honda Civic, but the 2024 Hyundai Elantra remains the price leader in the segment with a starting price of $22,775. Hyundai and Honda offer their entry-level cars with a hybrid option, as does Toyota with the Corolla, but Mazda sticks with the same two engine choices this year.
The Mazda 3 2.5 S models use a 2.5-liter inline-4 making 191 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels, except on the Premium grade that swaps in a 6-speed manual on hatchback models only.
All-wheel drive is limited to Carbon and 2.5 Turbo models. Turbo models use a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that generates 227 hp and 310 lb-ft (250 hp and 320 lb-ft with 93-octane fuel). Standard driver-assist tech includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, blind-spot monitors, a rear seat alert, and automatic high beams. Standard convenience features include cloth upholstery, 16-inch wheels, keyless start, and a convoluted 8.8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2.5 S Select Sport costs $26,675 ($1,300 more for the hatchback) this year. It upgrades to 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and has synthetic leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and keyless entry. The 2.5 S Preferred runs from $27,525 for the sedan to $28,875 for the hatchback. Standard features include a sunroof, synthetic leather, heated front seats, and a power driver seat.
The 2025 Mazda 3 2.5 S Carbon Edition has standard all-wheel drive and costs $30,595 for the sedan or $1,150 more for the hatch. The 2.5 S Premium only comes with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual and only as a hatchback, costing $31,835. The 2.5 Turbo models start with the 2.5 Carbon Turbo model with standard all-wheel drive, priced at $33,285 for the sedan; the hatchback is $1,150 more.
Black trim elements complement 18-inch black metallic wheels on the outside, and the inside features a 10.3-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless smartphone charging. The top-of-the-line 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus costs $36,985 for the sedan and $1,150 more for the hatchback. Standard features include a Bose 12-speaker sound system, a surround-view camera system, rear parking sensors, navigation, and traffic sign recognition.
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