The Mazda Mazda3 (4 generations, 2004–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.5L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 36 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mazda Mazda3 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mazda Mazda3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda Mazda3 ran from 2004–2026 across 4 generations (2005–2008, 2011, 2014–2017, 2020–2023). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.5L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mazda Mazda3 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2025, 2026, 2024; the most-complained-about are 2010, 2008, 2012. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda Mazda3 VIN decoder.
What the Mazda Mazda3 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Mazda3, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles.
How the Mazda3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2004 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a Mazda3 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 3 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Mazda3 sticker carries as of its 2026 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Mazda3 sells for now
The label froze the Mazda3 price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Mazda3 by model year, from 284 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 listings | |
| 2024 | 10 listings | |
| 2023 | 13 listings | |
| 2019 | 18 listings | |
| 2018 | 38 listings | |
| 2017 | 23 listings | |
| 2016 | 18 listings | |
| 2015 | 26 listings | |
| 2014 | 31 listings | |
| 2013 | 34 listings | |
| 2012 | 30 listings | |
| 2011 | 31 listings |
A 2025 Mazda3 asks a median $21,995 today, a 2011 about $4,500. Full breakdown on the Mazda Mazda3 value page.
What's on the Mazda Mazda3 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Mazda3 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mazda Mazda3 VIN decoder.
Mazda3 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mazda Mazda3 for 2004–2026. Enter any Mazda3 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mazda model.
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Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda Mazda3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Mazda3, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda Mazda3 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mazda Mazda3 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda Mazda3 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (27 city / 36 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Mazda Mazda3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2026 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 5★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 5★.
What is a Mazda Mazda3 worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2025 asks a median $21,995 and a 2011 about $4,500 across 284 live listings. See the Mazda Mazda3 value page.
Is the recreated Mazda Mazda3 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mazda Mazda3 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mazda Mazda3?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.