Used 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Delighted With MY Mazda 3
Wade LaPan, 12/12/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mazda 3 at the end of July, 2015 and have been delighted. I'll start with the single slight negative: the A-pillar is thick, and the rear view mirror is sort of big, low and close, so that I have to move around a bit to get a good view, especially on left-hand turns. But I can get used to this. Positives: awesome gas mileage of about 38 mpgs in combined driving, which is twice as good as the 2001 Taurus I was daily driving. Noise, I agree, is subjective; the 3's road noise is greater than the heavy old Taurus,s, but way less than a rental Chevy Spark I recently drove. I find it tolerable. Suspension is similarly in-between, and quite adequate. Styling is pretty cool; not as cool as the RX-8, maybe, but close. I'm a '96 Miata owner -- haven't tried to drive the 3 in a sporty way, but figure it would hold its own. I tried the mode where you can manually shift the automatic transmission, but will need to practice that, as it seems confusing in contrast to driving the manual Miata. I wish the display would tell you, when driving in that mode, what gear you're in. Maybe it's there, but I don't know where to look for it?
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Suited my family perfect
meshiaia, 04/24/2015
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We shopped for 2 months, doing a ton of online research and test driving all vehicles we could find from 20-30k price range. I drove Honda, VW, Acura, Toyota, Subaru. Really wasn't interested in any other brands, almost went with a subaru. I discounted Mazda pretty early on as the salesman showed us only the mazda i which felt really under powered and was all around unimpressive for the money to me. We went to a different dealer to drive the 3s 2.5 in the Grand touring package and it was love at first drive. I love the look of it, the interior quality soft touch feel everywhere, the intuitive layout of the controls. Best of all is the drive. I own a Mazda3 Speed and this is just as fun.
2015 Mazda 3 S GT 4 door Review
Ryan, 04/03/2016
updated 10/04/2018
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
After driving this car almost every day for 3.5 years, I love it just as much as I did the day I bought it. The only complaint I've ever had is the noise level, but its hard to be fair to the 3 when comparing it to a Mercedes G wagon, Acura MDX, Infiniti G37 and/or Porsche Panamera! Great vehicle.
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Bad electronics
Kelly, 07/20/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car has alarm, navigation and Bluetooth issues. Alarm goes off while driving, navigation turns off while driving and Bluetooth never works properly and often drops. Very disappointed of the cost of this vehicle.
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Good value for the money.
SoOC Car Enthusiast, 06/15/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bit more money than Civic, Corolla, etc. Drives like a sports sedan not an economy car. Slightly noisier than competition but driving experience more than makes up for that. Interior has rich, high quality feel. ZOOM ZOOM is more than mktg. slogan. Have owned for more than 1 year and 12,000 miles. 36 mpg average, not bad considering I drive fast when able.
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Mazda 3s Review
Danny, 10/29/2015
updated 10/30/2017
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mazda3, I previously leased a 2011 s Sport which I loved. This time around, I cross-shopped this car with the VW GTI, but decided on the Mazda, based on value, interior design and technology. So far I've really enjoyed the car, and have no issues. Pros: adaptive xenon headlights, design, connect/nav system, fuel economy, steering. Cons: road noise is very prevalent (seems to be common in all Mazdas), lacking some small details from 2011 model; i.e. no interior ambient lighting, visible dual exhaust outlets, or subwoofer. Overall this is a great car for the money, and feels premium behind the wheel. Happy with my decision! Update: I’ve had my Mazda since November of 2014, and will be returning it in February when my lease expires. Overall, driving this car has been a pleasure. It looks and feels just as great as the day I got it. If you’re looking for a car with lots of style, luxury features, and good handling, I would definitely check this car out. It has been great for me as a 28 year old with no kids, and no need to haul things frequently; if you’re looking for a spacious car, this is not it. Mazda continues to impress me, and if I was still in the market for a new car, I would most definitely check them out first.
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Perfect for city/hwy sporty commute
shouravv, 09/29/2014
2015 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 32 people found this review helpful
The Mazda 3S sedan certainly feels very sturdy compared to my previous car, a 2010 Corolla, specially when taking sharp turns, changing lanes in busy traffic, or simply when a speeding tractor-trailer crosses you. The brake is super responsive, and the acceleration is decent without the sport mode turned on, and superb in the sport mode. With the 18" alloy wheels, thin tires, and sport tuned suspension, the ride feels very sporty (to be positive) or stiff (to be negative). But I guess that's a matter of taste. In rush hour (50-55mph), I average about 41mpg. At off-peak freeway (70-75mph) or in local traffic (35-40mph), it is about 35mpg. Very decent numbers for a 2.5L engine :-)
Great Value for a used car.
FJohnson, 09/06/2020
updated 03/16/2023
2015 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car for my son to go to college. Toyota and Honda were on the list, but they were thousands of dollars more for the equivalent car I purchased. I paid $9,500 for a one owner car with 52,000 on it. In 4 years and 10 months of ownership, I paid for one repair of a defective brake switch. The car has 99K on it now. The engine runs great and the 6 speed automatic is smooth in shifting. I have another son in a year from now that will need a car for school, I will look for the same again. Save the money and buy a Mazda, let the others pay the high end price for the same car value. People think of Mazda as an off brand, so depreciation is high. I don't care, I buy used and someone else loses the money. Updated 9/9/21 87,000 miles on the car and no repairs. The dealer put Michelin tires on that were rated at 80,000 miles. I think they may actually go 80,000 miles. Not bad for a tire that cost $107/each. Updated March 15,2023 The car has 99K and is on its second set of tires at 95K. It uses about 1/4 quart of oil per 7,500 miles. We are using the high mileage synthetic oil by Valvoline.
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Premium Compact Sedan
golfchamp1, 04/27/2015
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Mazda and so far this car has been nothing short of outstanding. With a wife and kid on the way I needed something practical and affordable but also sporty and fun to drive. This car really fits the bill. Driving dynamics are superb - quick acceleration, excellent handling, pretty smooth ride for a compact, and I'm averaging 33 mpg. I went with the red exterior and almond interior and have received many compliments on the styling. It honestly feels more like an entry-level luxury compact than a regular compact, at least in the GT trim level. I've only had it for a month so can't speak for reliability. This car is just a great balance of luxury, sportiness, and affordability.
Best car in its class! Value for dollar is huge
Brandon, 10/29/2015
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my Mazda 3 Grand Touring S Sedan. Dollar for value
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