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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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Very fun car to drive

First of all it?s VERY fun to drive. Also has excellent fuel economy even when you?re driving hard. Comfortable, stylish, luxurious. This is the first car I?ve purchased myself and would recommend it to anyone who is buying a car. Also has really good safety ratings

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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Happiest I have ever been driving

The ride is so smooth and the seats are incredibly comfortable even on long trips. The car accelerates smoothly and has an easy time merging into fast traffic. I was afraid it would loose gumption on hills and was pleasantly proven wrong. This hatchback is wonderful. The ability to lower the back seats completely with the ease of a button release has made traveling a breeze. The interior feels so luxurious and I particularly enjoy the feel of the steering wheel. It does not come with Android Auto, but that isn't a deal breaker to me. It still has Bluetooth capabilities and that's all I 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Zoom Zoom

Mazda 3- 5 door Touring with Moonroof package is a great car for the money! It has everything that I wanted: 2.5 engine, hatchback with some style, all the safety features, comfortable seats, plush interior compared to the Honda Civic and great sound system (Bose speakers with moonroof package). Just wish the interior wasn't black (live in Florida). Recently purchased the car so reliability rating may not be accurate but there was no "not applicable" option but that being said Mazda makes a decent product.

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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It?s amazing!

I think the 2018 Mazda 3 four door is such an awesome car. I got the base model, but even the base model is comfortable and pretty reliable. In my opinion, the best part about it is all the space in the front and the back.

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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Love every bit of it

Excellent price. Excellent on gas. Easy and fun to drive. The little things continue to blow me away. Looks great in my driveway. Easy to clean. The real deal with regards to overall package.

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.

The car was for my son. He loves it, I love all the safety features. Car came with ?ELO?, so I know where the car is or if he is speeding.

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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Coming from a Fusion, This is Incredible

Coming from a Ford Fusion '16 SEL, my Mazda3 hatch is beautiful. Interior is much more sophisticated and tasteful. The exterior is just beautiful to me. The contours, the lines, it truly is a great looking car. Engine handles well and the 2.5L gives some added power which I like. Put it in Sport mode though, and she picks up quick. Really just a blast to drive. Great breaks, great handling. When you're taking corners, don't break. You'll be surprised how well it takes hot corners. Can't enjoy myself enough in it right now. Very happy with my first Mazda.

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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I?m surprised everyone does not own one

Handles well, looks great. Beautiful.. Much-more powerful than you?d think. Good value for such an adorable car. Hatchback is spacious. Would like more bright colors.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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An awesome car to drive!

It is a great ride! Very easy to go too fast! I love the colour. There is lots of room in the car and the trunk!

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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Liked it so much we bought another

We own a 2013 Mazda 3 and have been so pleased with it that when we needed another car, we didn't even look at anything else. We found a great deal on a new 2018 Mazda 3 and could not be happier. It handles and performs very well, gets great mileage, is comfortable, has the necessary safety features, and our 2013 has been very reliable. You either like the exterior design or not but it is certainly not boring. For a small car, it is fairly comfortable and quiet. At this price point, it is by far the best car out there and you can get it with a manual transmission (which we did - as is our 2013).

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