Key Takeaways

• Entry-level Mazda 3 sedan now starts at $23,950, $220 cheaper than MY2024.
• 2.5 S trim now offered with sedan and hatch body styles.
• Alexa Built-in is now standard on the Select Sport trim and above.

Mazda has revealed pricing for the MY2025 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback and the sedan is now priced at $23,950, making it $220 cheaper than last year. That’s a pleasant surprise; cars normally get more expensive for the new model year. The base trim is also offered in hatchback guise, offering customers more choices than before.

• 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback

  Base MSRP

  $25,690

  Base Trim Engine

  2.5L Inline-4 Gas

  Base Trim Transmission

  6-Speed Automatic

  Base Trim Horsepower

  191 hp

  Base Trim Torque

  186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

  Base Trim Fuel Economy Equivalent (city/highway/combined)

  27/35/30 mpg

  Base Trim Curb Weight

  3,146 lbs

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  2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan

  Base MSRP

  $24,170

  Base Trim Engine

  2.5L Inline-4 Gas

  Base Trim Transmission

  6-Speed Automatic

  Base Trim Horsepower

  191 hp

  Base Trim Torque

  186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

  Base Trim Fuel Economy Equivalent (city/highway/combined)

  27/37/31 mpg

  Base Trim Curb Weight

  3,124 lbs

Despite its entry-level status, the 2.5 S receives a host of standard features. These include the i-Activesense safety suite, made up of Mazda Radar Cruise Control (with stop and go), lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, smart brake support, and more. The ‘S’ trim also gets a six-speaker sound system, push-button start, an 8.8-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and LED lighting (front and rear).

Plenty Of Trims To Choose From

Next up is the 2.5 S Select Sport, which receives everything the 2.5 S gets, along with keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, black leatherette upholstery, black-painted 18-inch wheels, and rain-sensing windscreen wipers. Mazda has also introduced Alexa Built-in for Select Sport trims and above. MY2025 Select Sport models are priced from $24,690.

The 2.5 S Preferred (starting price of $26,340) is positioned above the Select Sport and gains a host of luxuries. The driver benefits from an eight-way power-operated driver’s seat with memory and power lumbar support. Both front passengers enjoy heated seats. Black leatherette is standard, but the Preferred sedan can be specified with greige (a weird grey/beige color) leatherette as an option. Hatchbacks receive metallic gray 18-inch wheels, while the sedan gets a silver finish. Body-colored side mirrors and LED turn signals are also part of the package.

Carbon Edition Is A Perfect Mix Of Style, Luxury, And Value

Those looking for an added dash of style can turn to the Carbon Edition. This version is painted in a classy shade of Polymetal Gray, paired with sporty red leather. The spec is shared with the Preferred package, but the Carbon Edition gets standard all-wheel drive, black-painted 18-inch wheels, a wireless phone charger, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For not much more money, the well-equipped Premium is on offer, and it comes with myriad luxury car features.

Keen drivers will be delighted to know the 2.5 S Premium is available with a six-speed manual transmission, adding some dynamism to the driving experience. Inside, you’ll find a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights, and Mazda Online Navigation, which can be improved via OTA updates. Customers can choose between red or black leather upholstery. After the Premium, Mazda offers the turbocharged engine with more power and torque.

Turbo Models Offer Strong Performance

The 2.5 Carbon Turbo and Premium Plus models produce up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The Carbon Turbo receives Zircon Sand Metallic paint with black 18-inch wheels. Inside, you’ll find terracotta leatherette, which is exclusive to this package. A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.

The Turbo Premium Plus has gloss black exterior finishes, which make it stand out from the crowd. As you’d expect from the range-topper, this trim has black leather seats, although customers can specify red (hatchback) or white (sedan) upholstery for the seats. A 12-speaker Bose sound system and a host of safety features are included. Mazda doesn’t offer many optional extras for the 3 lineup, except for metallic paint: Polymetal Gray, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Ceramic Metallic ($450), and Machine Gray Metallic and Soul Crystal Red ($595). All pricing mentioned above excludes the company’s $1,185 destination charge.