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2018 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$18,095–$19,145 MSRP range
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(207 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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If you like small cars this is the best.

I replaced my 2004 Mazda3 with a 2018 Mazda3. The new 2018 has amazing features and performance. The styling can't be beat by any other small car on the market.

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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Excellent compact car

The Mazda3 is a great driving car with outstanding features. I love the Bose system, super bright LED headlights that swivel, superb safety features, great engine power and smooth shifting transmission. I highly recommend if you are in the market for a compact car. My gas mileage has average 30mpg since purchase, not the best but I am satisfied. There is no battery save function after the car is turned off (for rolling up windows or closing the sunroof) I've only own the Mazda3 for two months, have no information on reliability yet. But, the build quality is good and have not experienced anything negative to speak of.

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

Me being a ford guy I never thought I would end up in a Mazda. I used to own a 1992 Ford Mustang and was the first car I ever owned, but I found the older it got the more frequently I had to get minor repairs done. So I started thinking the with all the minor repairs adding up it was time to get a new car. One of my friends suggested I go to the Mazda dealership and check out there selection. I ended up leasing a 2018 Mazda 3 sport back and haven?t regretted my decision yet. I have had my Mazda for almost three years now and am still enjoying 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Handles and Rides Well

This car handles so well but you don't pay for it in ride quality. Engine feels strong and moves the car along well. Plus the gas mileage is great. We've been getting about 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. I laid the back seats down and was able to take a shipment from work, who needs a truck?! Well, maybe if I need to move a lawn mower 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for all occasions

Nothing is better than owning a car you feel just as comfortable driving up a mountain in the snow than picking up a date for date night.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best price for quality and reliability

This car met all my requirements: reliable, powerfull, well-equiped with a great design with sportive look. Best car for its category with many equipment of great value for comfort and security enhancement

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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GREAT car!

Maybe THE BEST car for the money! Great looking exterior. Beautiful colors. Premium interior with fantastic features. Good performance. Wonderful driving experience. Currently getting 33.5 mpg with mostly highway driving.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I used to hate driving, but now I love it!

I have owned my Mazda3 for about 3 weeks and I couldn't be happier. It is super comfy, it runs so smoothly, it is a good looking car and it runs great! The safety features really make me feel like a safer, better driver and I literally want to drive everywhere all the time!

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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I LOVE my mazda3 ?

This car is incredibly fun to drive! It has everything...comfy heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, all the safety that "beeps" at you, great bose sound system, navigation, a knob/voice or steering wheel to control it all. And more!

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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UNBELIEVABLE MILEAGE

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISSAPOINTED. CITY DRIVING IS GETTING ME 37 MPG AND INTERSTATE DRIVING IS 45 MPG. HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG WITH THIS ?

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