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2017 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$17,845–$18,895 MSRP range
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(164 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Perfect match

Fits all needs especially as a starting car. Some advanced features and sport option. Warning systems placed are quite handy. Easy to fix in terms of parts available as it?s a common brand.

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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Fantastic car

I wanted to downsize from my SUV. The Mazda3 is a great car with quality workmanship, excellent gas mileage, fun to drive, and many features that make it a very safe and reliable vehicle.

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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Perforomance and Comfort, all in one !

The Mazda 3 Grand Touring is fast, comfy, sport suspension, and a killer Bose system. With the navigation system, there's nothing left to put in it. My wife loves the heated seats, and the trunk is huge inside. All around a really nice car. USB for charging and playing stick drive music is unreal. You can carry an unreal amount of music for that long trip, with the sunroof wide open !

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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I love my beautiful red Mazda3

The difference on my daily commute stress level is amazing. My blind spot monitoring and rain sensing wipers make travel way less stressful. I can't believe I waited this long to get one

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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Mazda3 would be better as a coupe

I purchased a 2017 6-speed over an automatic to better maneuver when commuting. A 2 door is best for me; I settled on this 4 door temporarily. I dislike opening a back door to access the back seat. I like the smart feature which prevents it from drifting back on hills. In the future I will buy another 6 or 8-speed coupe?not a mazda (since not avail)?to better suit my needs and easier access to the back seat.

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

It?s a gorgeous 2017 mazda 3. It was a 1-owner, and the girl really took amazing care of it. The interior is all leather, and still smells new. We?ve got all the maintenance records and it?s only got about 45,000 miles on 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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super fun to drive

i have been driving this car for about 5 months and everything is positive so far. fun to drive a little sporty suspensions and tight interior so that feels like a sports car plus the engine is very nimble. good on gas, not premium gas.

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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Needed a new car and I got one

I purchased a brand new 2017 Mazda 3 after loosing my 2012 Corolla in an accident. I needed a reliable vehicle with a reasonable price tag and the Mazda3 Sport provided that for me. It is a fun car to drive, and it handles exceptionally well. However, within 6 months of owning it the I began to have serious battery problems that resulted in the vehicle being towed to the the dealership and the issue being blamed on my dash camera, which wasn't the actual problem. 2 months later the vehicle is still having continual battery problems without the dash camera and I caved and took it into a autozone to have the battery tested and the battery is perfectly fine, the vehicle as electrical wiring issues the dealership is refusing to handle or acknowledge. This will be the 3rd time the vehicle will have been brought in due to this. I am uncertain of the reliability of the 2017 Mazda3 because of the electrical issues I have been having with the vehicle, and the idle is extremely rough and is very high when its in park which the dealer mechanic noted was a common trait among the Mazda3s on their lot. I am getting to the point where I am going to find a new mechanic or a different dealer to look at my car. I don't discourage people form buying the vehicle, but watch out for the battery draining suddenly and without reason. It is a wonderful car and so far I have enjoyed owning it asides from the electrical issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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"That's The Car!"

As soon as the guy at the dealership pulled it around front for me to test drive I knew that was my car before I even got in it. I like a small car and a station wagon. SUVs are too big and usually cost too much. Gas mileage, etc. I was able to easily load in and out all of the cargo that I need daily for my job, and this car is super comfortable and sporty looking to boot! I love that it's economical but I've got a little turbo button on the dash I can hit if I need to get up on the highway fast. Not only that, but all of the sensors and attention to detail make the car practically drive itself. All in all... I've got more room, better gas mileage by far, a much sportier looking car, and all that with a lower monthly payment than my last one. (which was Not a Mazda) You combine that with how Mazda handles its warranty and customer service and I have no reason to ever buy anything but a Mazda again. I LOVE this car!!!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great handling and performance

I bought the Grand Touring version with the manual trans. This comes with the 2.5 engine which delivers plenty of power. The handling is superb and braking fantastic. The Bose radio isn't bad either.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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