Used 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 cost?

Prices have softened 8.86% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 141 listings available, which suggests you have some room to compare trims and prices.

Is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise the comfortable and luxurious interior, impressive handling, and strong performance, especially with the turbo engine. The available Bose stereo system also comes up as a plus. In practical terms, that lines up well with the car’s appeal as a compact model that feels more polished than many mainstream rivals.

The trade-offs are clear: poor fuel economy, a cramped back seat, and unintuitive technology. Even so, if you want a stylish compact car with a more upscale feel and strong driving enjoyment, this model year fits that brief well.

Only 25.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the market is somewhat selective rather than flooded with bargains.

Is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also points to a car that feels dependable and trouble-free enough to inspire confidence over time, with praise centred on the interior quality, handling, and performance. The expert assessment reinforces that sense of durability by describing the car as calm, cool, and collected, with smooth and resilient behaviour in sustained driving.

Mazda Connected Services is complimentary for two years of ownership, and it includes remote engine starting, a car finder function, and automatic emergency notification after a collision.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about outright mechanical weakness and more about living with the car’s fuel use and technology quirks.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Mazda MAZDA3?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup spans sedan and hatchback body styles, with three trim levels in each. Base versions are the most affordable, but they do not include the broader safety and convenience equipment found higher up the range.
• Powertrain: You can find a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, and a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque on regular fuel or 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque on premium fuel.
• Safety package: Blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard, while adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights are extra. GT grades add adaptive front headlights, Traffic Jam Assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect uses an 8.8-inch static infotainment display, Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can help offset some of the system’s shortcomings.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.0-litre engine uses 7.6 L/100 km in combined driving, or 7.7 L/100 km with the manual transmission. The 2.5-litre engine ranges from 7.8 to 8.6 L/100 km combined, depending on trim and powertrain. The turbocharged version uses 8.8 L/100 km in sedan form or 8.9 L/100 km in hatchback form, and the tested AWD version averaged 10.2 L/100 km.

Which 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 is offered in 3 trim levels: GX, GS, GT.

Here's the short version:

• GX: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Mazda3 lineup. It uses the 2.0-litre engine and delivers the best fuel economy of the group, but it is also the least powerful and least richly equipped.
• GS: This is the best-value choice for most shoppers because it balances equipment, efficiency, and everyday usability without pushing you into the highest-priced versions. It is the trim to focus on if you want the Mazda3 experience without paying for the top-end extras.
• GT: This is the trim to choose if you want the most complete Mazda3 experience, especially because it unlocks the richer safety and convenience content, including adaptive front headlights, Traffic Jam Assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.

GT grades get adaptive front headlights that swivel when you turn the steering wheel to help you see around dark corners and curves, as well as Traffic Jam Assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Mazda MAZDA3?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 25.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 141 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.86% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $22,888 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3's resale value?

The current average of $22,893 CAD sits slightly below last year's $25,119 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it can also mean future sellers may need to price more competitively to stand out. If you buy now, you may be entering at a more reasonable point in the cycle than owners who purchased a year ago. For a seller, that means resale strength will depend more on condition, trim, and equipment than on broad market momentum alone.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 safe?

The 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 earns five-star ratings in every NHTSA assessment, including rollover resistance, and the IIHS names it a Top Safety Pick+.

It earns a 10/10 safety score from our experts.

Blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard. You’ll pay extra for adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. GT grades add adaptive front headlights, Traffic Jam Assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.

That combination makes safety one of the Mazda3’s biggest strengths, especially if you shop a trim that includes the broader driver-assistance package.

Should I buy a 2022 Mazda MAZDA3 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 25.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.86% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• This year adds a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $20,980 CAD, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $22,893 CAD average.
• It adds a turbocharged engine and sharper performance focus.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $25,321 CAD, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $22,893 CAD average.
• It brings a more upscale feel and hatchback versatility.

The bottom line: The 2022 is the right pick if you want the strongest mix of value, safety, and style at a softened market price. If your priority is spending less, the 2021 is the better budget path; if you want a more upscale-feeling alternative and can pay more, the 2023 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.