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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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Love Mazda and the 3 is responsive/great brakes

Great car. Excellent condition. Love Mazda. Heated seats, reverse video, lane change assist. I’ve owned Mazda for 20 years and never had a mechanical issue. Love the 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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Enjoyable drive

I had been researching Mazdas for quite a while. I used to own a Lexus but began leaning towards the Mazda. I am happy with my purchase

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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Very Happy

This car has proven to be everything I've been looking for! The size, comfort, drivability, and sharp looks! I am very satisfied so far in the 3 days I've owned 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty economy car with zip and style.

Great economy car with style. Sporty ride and over 32 miles per gallon so far with city and highway driving. We would purchase this car again.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda is doing BIG THINGS in SMALL packages!

After 3 Months and 3,300 miles my 2018 Mazda3 Touring Sedan has amazingly surpassed my expectations! Im a newly labeled Mazda Fan at this point! The interior for the pricing is unmatched and you get a pretty sporty engine to go with it! The 2.5L engine cranks out over 180HP without a turbo! Thats not easy to beat and maintain the gas efficiency. Mazda has done 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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Starla- My 2018 Mazda Touring (6 Speed)

I was previously driving around in a 2000 BMW 323i and I loved tha car but every few months seems like I was putting $600 here and $500 there; anyway in April 2019 came across a brand new left over model 3. Love that in preparation of the new (expensive 2019 3) they consolidated the trims and I feel like I got more bank for my buck than prior models (2.5 L engine standard in Touring, Apple car play (standard in 2018.5 models go figure), along with standard pedestrian brake assist to name a few). Also enjoying the sunroof, Bose sound system, and keyless entry. From my research they also improved the ride and sound deafening somewhat, although I wish it was a little bit more compared to my 2000 BMW. Drives nice Just completed a 1000 mile rode trip and was getting roughly 39 mpg ;-D. Id say check Mazdas out, highly underrated and best value for your buck. Not expecting any issues will update hopefully in future.

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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Zoom Zoom Curve!!!

Oh man this is my first car I've ever bought, a little over 10k miles and I honestly have to say I feel like she's new still. The confidence of this car on the curves really makes you understand what driving is all about. I have the automatic 2.5 sedan my father who owns a 2014 Lexus GS350 awd is absolutely stunned by the athletic movements of this car. Space is decent except for the poor passenger who is sitting behind me (I'm 6'4 lol) NO reliability issues and it's still a sharp looker inside and out. No rubberish CVT either... Thank God All in all drive one! You won't be disappointed.

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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Still New

This is a fabulous looking car both inside and out (Mazda3 Touring). Also considered getting the Mazda3 Hatchback, but found that there wasn't much difference in trunk size, but the storage access is easier in the hatch, but also costs $1000 more than the normal trunk. The Touring version has all the modern bells and whistles (auto sensing wipers, bluetooth, Android Auto/Apple Car Play, heated "leather" seats, various crash protection, blind spot monitors and backup camera, etc.) for a very low price. Front seats hug you nicely and feel plenty roomy. Rear seats are spacious if your front-seat passengers/driver aren't very tall. This is a speedy/peppy car, which makes it fun to drive on the highway and in traffic. Excellent sound-dampening technology, so it's a very quiet ride. Sporty driving but still has a smooth ride, and corners very well. Great gas mileage with a small gas tank (about 440 miles in a 10-12 gal tank, approximately). Consumer Reports gives the 2018 Mazda3 good reviews in reliability and quality, so I am hoping for long-term ownership with few problems, but have yet to break 1000 miles. My family has owned several Mazdas in the past and have found them all to be great 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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Quick and fun little car

This car is terrific, owned for a year and a half now. Really good handling and acceleration, the interior is well designed. Lane change assist is a lifesaver, literally -- though it is easy to see into the blind spot.

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!

Great looking, great value, great driving, economical, stylish! Purchased used, but this car had low miles (4500) and looks brand new. Previously purchased a new CX 5 at this dealership which we love (reason we went back for more Mazda products).

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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