2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, Mazda 3 owners are very satisfied with their purchase, praising its sporty feel, fuel efficiency, and reliable performance. Many appreciate the handling and features offered for the price, while some have expressed concerns about limited backseat space, lack of certain tech features, and minor issues like USB power. The high safety ratings and overall build quality are also frequently mentioned positives."
The features are very nice..for the trim level it would of been great with cooling seats and heated steering wheel..I would compare it to nicely equipped corolla, civic. The sport suspension is very stiff so if you want a car that rides smooth I wouldn't get a Mazda 3..may consider the Mazda 6
June 29, 2025Fabulous car . . . lots of features make it a value for money pick. And not just features: its style and stance on the road is impressive - handles well and is a solid all around vehicle. Beyond that, it is SAFE. This 2018 Mazda 3 is a replacement for my PREVIOUS 2018 Mazda 3, which was totaled shortly after purchase when a guy ran a red light and plowed into me. Car was destroyed . . . I literally walked away unscathed. The car protected me from serious injury (or worse). It was only natural to try to replace our 2018 Mazda 3 with ANOTHER 2018 Mazda 3, and we were fortunate enough to be able to do that. Cannot say enough good things about this amazing vehicle.
September 7, 2021I love this Mazda! Im giving it a 4, though, as the USBs are underpowered so they barely charge the phone, which is true of all these year Mazdas, nor does it have GPS navigation. There is an upgrade package which bumps up the USB power and adds support for Android Auto and Apple Car fur around $500. Id give this car a 5 if they had that as standard.
June 12, 2022What owners say
The features are very nice..for the trim level it would of been great with cooling seats and heated steering wheel..I would compare it to nicely equipped corolla, civic. The sport suspension is very stiff so if you want a car that rides smooth I wouldn't get a Mazda 3..may consider the Mazda 6
June 29, 2025Fabulous car . . . lots of features make it a value for money pick. And not just features: its style and stance on the road is impressive - handles well and is a solid all around vehicle. Beyond that, it is SAFE. This 2018 Mazda 3 is a replacement for my PREVIOUS 2018 Mazda 3, which was totaled shortly after purchase when a guy ran a red light and plowed into me. Car was destroyed . . . I literally walked away unscathed. The car protected me from serious injury (or worse). It was only natural to try to replace our 2018 Mazda 3 with ANOTHER 2018 Mazda 3, and we were fortunate enough to be able to do that. Cannot say enough good things about this amazing vehicle.
September 7, 2021I love this Mazda! Im giving it a 4, though, as the USBs are underpowered so they barely charge the phone, which is true of all these year Mazdas, nor does it have GPS navigation. There is an upgrade package which bumps up the USB power and adds support for Android Auto and Apple Car fur around $500. Id give this car a 5 if they had that as standard.
June 12, 2022Love this car! So glad that we got it versus others in this price range.
September 15, 2021Great car, very responsive handling and exactly what we wanted.
June 29, 2021I like the sporty feel to the Mazda 3. Tech features are very good on the touring and grand touring comes with some additional upgrades and comes with a moonroof. Mazda still makes their cars with a traditional automatic transmission no CVT.
March 21, 2021Great features. Fun to drive. Looks great. Grand touring has everything you could want.
March 27, 2022It is my third Mazda. And I love it. The new interior design makes it beautiful. And it runs fine, cheap on gas as well
June 8, 2021The car has great features and is in very good condition. Was also looking at Honda civics and Toyota corollas. It is Mazda certified so I’m hoping it lasts for several years.
September 20, 2023Our second Mazda 3. Good quality ride and smooth performance!
April 28, 2022Trims & specs
Base MSRP $18,095 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 155 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 12.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 33 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $19,345 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 155 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 32 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $23,895 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $20,090 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 12.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain FWD |
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Base MSRP $20,840 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 20.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain FWD |
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Base MSRP $23,145 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 12.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain FWD |
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Pricing trends
MSRP range
$18,095 - $23,895
Current avg. market price
$15,342
Trending up by 2.7% this month
May 2026 - October 2026
