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Compare 6 trims on the 2026 Mazda Mazda3

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2026 Mazda Mazda3

2.5 S (2 styles)

2.5 S Auto FWD 2.5 S FWD
$25,650
Starting MSRP
$24,650
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
30 combined MPG
MPG
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 S Carbon Edition (2 styles)

2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD
$30,965
Starting MSRP
$29,815
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 S Preferred (2 styles)

2.5 S Preferred FWD 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD
$27,290
Starting MSRP
$28,640
Starting MSRP
30 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 S Premium (1 style)

2.5 S Premium Manual FWD
$31,650
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 S Select Sport (2 styles)

2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD 2.5 S Select Sport FWD
$26,840
Starting MSRP
$25,540
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
30 combined MPG
MPG
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
186.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 Turbo Premium Plus (2 styles)

2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD
$38,090
Starting MSRP
$36,940
Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
227.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
227.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity