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2015 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$16,945–$17,995 MSRP range
side view of 2015 Mazda3 Mazda
(136 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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HAS THE LOOKS, PERFORMANCE, AND COMFORT

The 2015 Mazda3 is one of my favorite sedans on the market. My wife and I have owned this sporty family cruiser for six months and have loved every minute of it! Equipped with the Mazda Infotaintment Sytem it gives you the luxury to feel the comfort and the noise! The car handles well and feels balanced with its low center of gravity. The car doesn't get up and go, but does get up to speed after it gets into second. The interior and exterior are both well designed. The vehicle is also equipped with driver and passenger side air bags giving extra safety without giving away the comfort. I would highly recommend this car to anyone family oriented goals in mind.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car all around

This car is nothing short of amazing. It's great on gas. I fill it up for about $20 and it gets me through an entire week without ever having to fill up again. The price is fair for what you get. It can be a little tight in the back, but in general, it's great all around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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As Expected

It met my goal of owning a car with great gas mileage and a lot of bells and whistles, leather (-ish) and heated seats. I like the "main control knob" in center console and once you learn it, its easy to navigate around the screen without looking down. As noted by others, the nav is a little dated. But if you spend time putting a lot of pre-sets in, it could be okay. I'm surprised that it doesn't have a garage door link with everything it does have. i don't think pickup or power is high, but I knew that going in, but I miss the kick of my 2.0 liter turbo diesel jetta. the car is not particularly quiet. I may try spending more on tires when the time comes to see if that helps reduce road noise. and the stereo seems "fore" speaker heavy, even after i move fader to back. but pretty good sound and Lots of bass if you're into that. I'm hoping it is reliable as I have heard. I enjoy driving the car. Front seats are comfortable. I use the hatch a lot for hockey gear or road bike.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A disappointment

I was very disappointed. Design wise, the controls need by the driver are not intuitive. Adjusting temp and media is very distracting from driving. The navigation system is out of date and full of glitches. The seat size doesn't accommodate short women. The worst part was 1st gear in my manual shift started to slip at 20,000 miles. I have owned 3 manual shift cars in the past and another one now. It is insane to fail so early.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best Vehicle for the Cost

I think this vehicle is very sporty and comfortable. The gas mileage on the car is crazy but it doesn't sacrifice style. The leather interior is beautiful with red stitching and the heated seats are awesome. The technology is amazing compared to other gas saving vehicles on the market. Overall it is an amazing vehicle to own and I have no regrets on my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever owned

unbelievale. This is the best car I've ever owned hands down. Very beautiful and slick looking inside and outside. Inside of car is perfect for me because it is simple but advanced at the same time. The drive is smooth and gas mileage is excellent. If this car holds up in a couple of years I will continue to buy Mazda's. Never really recognized their beauty and durability. I feel safe in this car and it doesn't feel like a piece of plastic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda3 - Zoom-Zoom!

This really is a great little car! Super fun, very peppy and responsive, and it handles like a sports-car... take it easy on the throttle and you'll easily get 38+MPG. My personal best was 42MPG on the highway. Drive it and understand what "zoom-zoom" really means!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First new car. Not disappointed.

Truly a fun to drive point a to point b car. No racer, but rather a luxury class commute car. Ltitle features like blind spot monitoring and backup camera, integrated and adjustable interpretation lights, variable headlights and awsome, easy to use Bluetooth make it excellent for a first car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE this car

This car is so fun and inexpensive to drive, and it's very reliable! I only have piddly complaints... I dont like the fact that the mazda emblem is on the center of the steering wheel (in shiny chrome) so the sun sometimes hits it just right to blast my eye(s). The seats are a bit firm with no "cush" (although they certainly hug one's sides for wonderful support in that way, like a racing seat). Suspension is not the greatest, so it's not a super smooth ride. Im thinking very hard for something else I dont like about this car to make this a well-balanced review.... Rear doors are somewhat small, as with all compact cars! I really cant think of anything else. I love the tight steering and short wheel-base; it seriously hugs those corners. I get 36mpg average. Trunk/hatch space is so much bigger than expected. Has sooo many conveniences and modern technologies; I feel very spoiled. I will miss this car dearly when I sell it (for a larger vehicle).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Commuter Car

This car does a great job for my long commute. It gets great gas mileage and is relatively comfortable. It has a decent interior with a good navigation/audio system. The issue I have with the car is it is boring and SLOW. When merging onto the highway or just trying to accelerate in general, the pedal is on the floor. The engine mapping is set up of economy with no sport button. The shifter and clutch are nice (all Mazdas have this feature), which is good because I have to routinely drop two gears just to get moving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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