2023 Mazda 3 Trims Comparison
2023 3 trim level differences
The 2023 Mazda 3 is available as a sedan or a hatchback. There are two trim levels that coincide with the choice of engine: Mazda 3 2.5 S and Mazda 2.5 Turbo. The base 2.5 S trim is eligible for all-wheel drive, while the Turbo has it as standard equipment. Feature highlights for the Mazda 3 include:
Which 2023 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the 2.5 S, equipped with the Select Package, as the one to buy. With added features such as dual-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, and a blind-spot warning system, it's the right mix of features at a reasonable price.
Compare 2023 3 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Des Moines, IA
| Vehicle | 3 2.5 S | 3 Select | 3 Preferred | 3 Carbon Edition | 3 Premium | 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A See all 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus for sale1 for sale near you | |||||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Japan/Mexico | Japan/Mexico | Japan/Mexico | Japan/Mexico | Japan/Mexico | Japan/Mexico |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |
| Engine power | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 28 / 37 / 31 MPG | 28 / 37 / 31 MPG | 28 / 37 / 31 MPG | 28 / 37 / 31 MPG | 26 / 35 / 30 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 370 / 488 miles | 370 / 488 miles | 370 / 488 miles | 370 / 488 miles | 330 / 445 miles | 292 / 406 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,126 lb. | 3,126 lb. | 3,126 lb. | 3,126 lb. | 3,309 lb. | 3,391 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. | 70.7 in. |
| Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Length | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. | 183.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. | 107.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $31,994 | $32,195 | $33,632 | $33,678 | $34,092 | $39,217 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.52 |
| Depreciation | $8,741 | $8,406 | $9,504 | $9,300 | $8,931 | $10,256 |
| Financing | $3,667 | $3,815 | $4,035 | $4,196 | $4,377 | $4,511 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,046 | $2,125 | $2,244 | $2,333 | $2,426 | $2,503 |
| Fuel | $7,529 | $7,529 | $7,529 | $7,529 | $7,778 | $10,921 |
| Insurance | $4,119 | $4,428 | $4,428 | $4,428 | $4,428 | $4,428 |
| Maintenance | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,291 | $4,458 |
| Repairs | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,644 | $1,861 | $2,140 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Black, leatherette | Greige, leatherette Black, leatherette | Red, leather | White, leather Black, leather | White, leather Black, leather |
| Exterior | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Polymetal Gray Mica | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Jet Black Mica Soul Red Crystal Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Platinum Quartz Metallic Polymetal Gray Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica |