For the same model year, dealers ask -10 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -35% and GA the priciest at +94%.
Mazda Mazda3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 5 | |
| 2023 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 6 | |
| 2020 | — | 5 | |
| 2019 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 15 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2016 | — | 15 | |
| 2015 | — | 25 | |
| 2014 | — | 21 | |
| 2013 | — | 17 | |
| 2012 | — | 23 | |
| 2011 | — | 15 | |
| 2010 | — | 23 | |
| 2009 | — | 6 | |
| 2008 | — | 11 | |
| 2007 | — | 5 | |
| 2006 | — | 13 |
For the 2018 model year, the Mazda Mazda3 has a median asking price of $14,888; the Honda Civic asks $14,789 and the Toyota Corolla $12,500. It is the priciest of the three, 19% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mazda Mazda3 the dealer markup works out at -10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 568 | +1.9% | $10,181 |
| Private seller | 73 | +12.2% | $8,682 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 554 | +4.8% | $10,003 |
| Rebuilt | 42 | -8.0% | $10,339 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 Mazda3, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 24%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 19 | |
| 100–125k miles | 12 | |
| 125–150k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mazda Mazda3 is transmission: AUTOMATIC asks +4% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | 519 | +4.1% |
| Transmission | Manual | 88 | +2.0% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mazda Mazda3 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is GA at +94%, cheapest FL at -35% — 129 points apart, which on a $7,999 car is roughly $10,327.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 31 | |
| TX | 35 | |
| MN | 24 | |
| DC | 21 | |
| CA | 157 | |
| CO | 18 | |
| OR | 107 | |
| HI | 22 | |
| WA | 115 | |
| GA | 17 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mazda Mazda3 cost?
The median asking price is $7,999 across 731 live listings. A 2006 asks about $5,788 and a 2024 about $23,500. The most listed year is 2015, at $8,195.
Is a used Mazda3 cheaper than a Honda Civic?
About the same. For the 2018 model year the Mazda3 has a median asking price of $14,888 and the Honda Civic $14,789.
Is it cheaper to buy a Mazda3 from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 10 points more than dealers.
How much value does a Mazda3 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 13% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 Mazda3, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mazda Mazda3 valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Mazda3 worth?
A rebuilt-title Mazda3 asks 8% less than the median for its model year (42 listings): about $1,191 off a 2018 at $14,888.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Mazda3?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -34.9% against the national median, and GA most at +94.2%. On the typical $7,999 Mazda3 that spread is about $10,327.
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