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2016 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$17,845–$18,895 MSRP range
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(120 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Great little sedan

Drives great, handles very well, has good acceleration, is a fun drive. Bought it for my daughter after she left college, great first car. She really enjoys it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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 Handling & Gas Mileage

Love the 2016 Mazda 3, it handles great, and gets such good gas mileage and came with tons of features, great value for all you get with this car. Highly recommend Mazda cars and the Mazda 3!

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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Best bang for the buck!

Love the handling and fuel efficiency, the only downside on the road is road noise. I love the sound system and the ability to haul oversize items with the back seats down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought another Mazda 3 for the 'zoom-zoom' fun!

Mazda has the most comfortable car seats for me. I'm 5'6" and I've had Honda, Toyota, Saturn, Chevy, Ford, and Mazda is the best. Spending 2 hours a day commuting - this becomes very important! As a bonus, these are very reliable and fun cars to drive and look great too! Had a Mazda 2006 sedan and it lasted 12 years with only the usual maintenance 258K miles before I grudgingly let it go. Got a Honda and it was just plain BORING and an automatic. I just had to go back to a Mazda with a manual transmission, and I'm so glad I did. This used 2016 Mazda 3s Grand Touring Hatchback 2.5 L is top of the line and LOADED. Wasn't necessarily looking for all the gadgets but ... I'll take it! :-)

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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Most reliable car I have so far...

The features and smart key are a nice touch. It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth, and it handles like a perfect sedan I like. It's just the right size, for a big guy like me it's has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Worst car I’ve ever owned

This car is a waste of money. Don’t purchase it. Nothing but problems. Biggest mistake I ever made was buying this vehicle. I bought this car brand new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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A solid drivetrain. Reliability is key.

The car gets you to point A, to B no problem. Excellent gas mileage, and has nice looking exterior. I love the sky active line of drive train.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Great Car

The Mazda 3 is an excellent car. It looks great, inside and out and does a great job getting you around town. I am a taller guy so the seats were sometimes uncomfortable on longer drives and the road noise can be a bit loud at interstate speeds. Other than that it was a perfect car that has served me great for several years.

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

This car is great in Mileage and and had great technology for a 2016. Leg room is decent and the steering wheel can be adjusted for any rider with makes it comfortable to drive in

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty, practical, quality..best car I’ve owned!!

Great styling, fun to drive, super reliable and great mileage! High end materials you usually only find in higher end cars! This car has the best of everything and the best mix of style, performance, quality, fuel economy. Highly recommend!

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