For 2020, every Mazda3 now comes standard with Mazda's i-Activsense suite of driver assists that includes lane-departure warning and assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, driver attention alert, auto high beams and adaptive cruise control. See the 2020 Mazda3 models for sale near you
We highly recommend the new Mazda3. Each potential buyer will have to decide whether the sedan or hatchback is preferable and if all-wheel drive is necessary, but we think most will be quite happy with either the Select or Preferred package. Find a Mazda3 for sale
The 2020 Mazda3 5-seater compact car is available in sedan and hatchback forms.
The Mazda3 Sedan ($22,420) comes with 16-in alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, keyless entry and ignition, cloth upholstery, an 8.8-in infotainment display, a 7-in configurable driver information display, 60/40 split folding rear seats, Bluetooth phone and audio, an HD radio, two USB ports and an 8-speaker sound system. Also standard are lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning, low-speed emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitor, auto high beams and blind spot monitoring.
The Mazda3 Hatchback ($24,520) has more standardized equipment to justify its higher price, such as 18-in alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic dual-zone climate control and simulated leather seating surfaces, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
Most of these additional features are available as options in the sedan. Other extras include AWD, a head-up display, leather upholstery, a power moonroof, adaptive LED headlights, power-adjustable heated front seats with driver's-side memory settings and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
Trunk space for the sedan is 13.2 cu ft., about average for the class. The hatchback has 20.1 cu ft. of luggage area behind the rear seats, expanding to 47.1 cu ft. when those seats are folded down.
| Hatchback | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 Hatchback Auto AWD | $25,100 / $24,004 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 24 / 32 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Auto FWD | $23,700 / $22,665 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Preferred Pkg Auto AWD | $26,600 / $25,437 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 24 / 32 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Preferred Pkg Auto FWD | $25,200 / $24,098 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Pkg Auto AWD | $28,900 / $27,636 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 24 / 32 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Pkg Auto FWD | $27,500 / $26,298 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Pkg Manual FWD | $27,500 / $26,298 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Sedan | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 Sedan FWD | $21,500 / $20,565 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Preferred Pkg AWD | $25,600 / $24,481 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 25 / 33 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Preferred Pkg FWD | $24,200 / $23,143 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Premium Pkg AWD | $27,900 / $26,679 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 25 / 33 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Premium Pkg FWD | $26,500 / $25,342 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 27 / 36 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Select Pkg AWD | $24,100 / $23,049 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 25 / 33 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
| Mazda3 Sedan Select Pkg FWD | $22,700 / $21,711 | 4 Cylinder | 186 | 26 / 35 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | FWD / AWD4WD |
At the time of compiling this review, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had still not crash tested the Mazda3. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put the new Mazda3 through its crash test program and rated it a Top Safety pick, earning Good marks in every test. The Mazda3 comes with all the mandatory protection features -- airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction/stability control and a rearview camera are set into a body that uses more high-strength steel than the previous generation. Advanced driver assists are now standard.
| Basic | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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2020 Hyundai Elantra GT -- High equipment levels for the price, comfortable, great warranty. Not so inspiring 2.0-liter engine.
2020 Subaru Impreza -- One of the few compact cars to have AWD, and it's standard. Low-power engine and droning continuously variable transmission is not a combination to relish.
2020 Toyota Corolla -- Reliable, well equipped, cheap to run. A new generation debuts for the 2020 model year that includes a hybrid model.
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