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2016 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$17,845–$18,895 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Mazda3 Mazda
(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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Affordable,reliable transportation

For the money paid it has everything I need. Owned Mazdas for 27 years. It checks all the boxes and is fun to drive. Excellent gas mileage.

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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Makes Driving Fun!

This car gets lots of looks and comments. The controls just make sense. The cruise control is easy to engage. You can also mute the sounds when you pull up to the drive thru with one button. Its got pick up and go. It's cute. What more do you need?

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing car for its class

This car has a great drive and comes with so many options even on the base model. I only gave this vehicle up because our family outgrew it. You sit low so it gives a great sporty feel. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a hatchback.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Very high end looking inside & out for under $15k

It felt like I was driving and Audi or BMW entry level sedan. Lots of zoom zoom in the 2016 sedan sport model I bought.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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NICE CAR FOR A SINGLE PERSON OR A FAMILY GUY

I like this car because it have everything I could ask.! Keep doing like this Mazda .! I don?t have kids but when my sister is in town we all fit perfect in the car ( with her 2 kids) and we love how comfy are the seats ! The air conditioner is AWESOME for summer time I am from Florida and believe me this air conditioner save my life at 98F .! So if you are thinking in buy a car MAZDA 3 will be a good choice I can keep talking about more good things .

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best compact car for the money

Can't think of a commuter car that I would rather own. It is dependable, peppy, fun to drive, and handles better than any car in its' class. Great purchase.

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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? Love it

Love this car. Look different than other cars who have the everyday bubble sedan look. The interior is a total different set up than most cars.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Value!

Great car, great value, only reason I'm selling it is because I bought a small SUV and it's easier for me to see during night driving due to my light sensitive eyes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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How do you smooth steering and maneuvers nice

One says test drove the car I knew I was going to get this car soon fell in love with the outside and the inside interior. It?s a beautiful sedan and has the power of a sports car when you need it

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

The car drove great. The problem I had with the cat was how small the interior was. It was not good for Uber/Lyft. Good power great interior. I loved the cat but I upgraded to the new Honda Civic am I?m happy i did. Great car overall though.

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