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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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Stylized well, and a dream to drive

This car is smooth, zippy, and a great experience every time I drive it. With a KBB value of 11-13k, this car is well worth the money and delivers time and again in wrapping up a slew of features in a simple interface, cabin comfort, and gas economy. I’ve driven cross-country in this car and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. At one point my gas economy reader read 57 miles/gallon. One thing people might have to get used to is “feeling the road” but that’s kind of part of the sporty experience with this one.

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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Fun to drive

This car is so easy and fun to drive in the city and freeway. Perfect commuter car. Realiable and easy to maintain. Back is not that spacious but i dont care I don’t use it that much. Overall is a very nice car and i dont mind getting it again next time beecause they keep it on improving it

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value for the money invested

I own a Mazda3 and in my opinion the car is worth the cost. Great styling. Interior design is outstanding, the cost of operating it is very impressive 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway is accurate. Had an older Mazda 6 (2010) which I bought new and could never achieve the same mpg. The safety features in the Mazda3 are an improvement . I would recommend that if your in the market for a vehicle in this class that the Mazda3 be at least one of the vehicles you test drive.

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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I'm so in love

This is exactly what I was looking for. All leather interior, sunroof for when I'm cruising, Bluetooth GPS, Pearly white and cruising in style. I'm so excited!!

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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My second Mazda 3

Has the feel of a sporty car and handles very well. Smooth ride. Good gas mileage and little maintaince costs. Could have a little more legroom in back. Lip on trunk opening limits size of what can put in. Would like a cup holder in drivers door. Husband has limited mobility and has difficult time getting in and out and adjusting the seat back tilt. He also feel the door handle is too far back and his elbow is stopped by the back of the seat. Like the backup camera and that it beeps when a car approaching from side, not just behind the car. Love the alerts on the mirrors of car in blind spot. Like GPS, but not always intuitive. Disappointed it doesn't seem to have moveable headlights.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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After 60,000 miles no problems love this car

We bought this mazda 3 new and is been great The only we did was rear breaks pads and tires 5,000 miles ago Will buy again absolutly we got in love with the Mazda products

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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I love this car. Sporty beautiful great on gas.

This car is perfect. Fits everything I wanted. Runs like a champ. Compact and handles the roads with ease Stylish Love the black interior. Always looks sharp and clean

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

Excited to own this car. Thrilled to find this car. Drove for first time on hwy and am happy that it drives so well. Clean car.

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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Zoom Zoom rolls through the road

Mazda pretty much had all of my needs. Technology, leg room, performance, design etc. but it is too price when you compare the Mazda 3 with other vehicles in same class

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Sleek, compact, sporty with smooth 2 drive

Tons of cool features, room and performance. 2.0L 6 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly Loaded with safety features (back up camera, traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and much more) Fun ride, efficient w/tons of tech to help make daily commute or long drive w/friends tons of fun.

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