2026 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback: real cost in California
See the Mazda3 Hatchback on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 2.5 S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$25,650the advertised price
Drive away$29,482with fees and tax
Loan payment$417/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,042/moeverything, after resale
$29,482 to drive away + $58,689 to run it for 6 years − $13,162 back at resale = $75,009, or $1,042 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$29,482
Running it, 6 yrs+$58,689
Back at resale−$13,162
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$25,650Feesfreight $1,315 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,400Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,432Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,890Fuel13,500 mi a year at 29 MPG
+$16,048Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,491Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,570Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,699Resale after 6 years51% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,162True cost $75,009 ÷ 72 months$1,042 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback175.6 in long
Seats5
Cargo20.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.5 in
Engine and fuel
Engine186–227 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.8–8.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26–29 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"215/45R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited milespowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited miles
Resale at 6 years51% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| 2.5 S | $25,650 | $29,482 | $75,009 | ✓ $1,042/mo | 29 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| 2.5 S Select Sport | $26,840 | $30,779 | $76,426 | $1,061/mo | 29 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| 2.5 S Preferred | $28,640 | $32,741 | $78,494 | $1,090/mo | 29 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition | $30,965 | $35,275 | $81,549 | $1,133/mo | 28 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 S Premium | $31,650 | $36,021 | $82,280 | $1,143/mo | 28 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | $38,090 | $43,040 | $90,440 | $1,256/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
2.5 S
✓ $1,042/mo
True cost
2.5 S Select Sport
$1,061/mo
True cost
2.5 S Preferred
$1,090/mo
True cost
2.5 S Carbon Edition
$1,133/mo
True cost
2.5 S Premium
$1,143/mo
True cost
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
$1,256/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
2.5 S$25,650
2.5 S Select Sport$26,840
2.5 S Preferred$28,640
2.5 S Carbon Edition$30,965
2.5 S Premium$31,650
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$38,090
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Parking sensors
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Heated steering wheel
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Dual-zone climate
✓ from 2.5 S Select Sport
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ from 2.5 S Carbon Edition
Power driver's seat
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Memory seat
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from 2.5 S Carbon Edition
Built-in navigation
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Premium sound system
✓
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Head-up display
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Sunroof
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the 2.5 S (75 items)
- Mazda Connected Services (1-Year Trial, Monthly Fees Thereafter)
- Android Auto /Apple Carplay Integration
- 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- LED headlights
- Auto on
- off headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED combination taillights
- Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Front grille in matte Black finish
- Rear roof spoiler in Black finish
- Manual air conditioning
- Power windows with one-touch up
- down feature
- Power door locks - speed sensitive auto door locks
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise control switches
- Remote keyless entry system
- Push Button Start
- Manual day
- night rearview mirror
- Electronic parking brake
- Front map lights and cargo area light
- Vinyl-covered sun visors with extensions
- Glove compartment
- Front center console armrest with covered storage compartment
- Front door storage pockets with bottle holders
- Cargo cover
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 40 split fold-down rear seatback
- Headrests, adjustable - front & rear - all seating positions
- Cloth-trimmed sport seats
- Urethane-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto integration
- Dual Type-C USB inputs
- Infotainment System
- 8.8-inch full-color center display
- Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification
- Infotainment system voice command
- Multifunction Commander control
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- 7-inch LCD Meter Display
- Trip odometers, resettable
- Trip computer, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
- Dual front air bags
- Front and rear seat mounted side-impact air bags
- Side impact air curtains
- Driver's and front passenger's knee airbag
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Front and rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests
- Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
- Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane-keep Assist
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Driver Attention Alert
- High Beam Control
- Rear seat alert
- Rearview camera
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Keyless remote panic button (on key fob)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LATCH rear child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
- Child safety rear door locks
- Smart Brake Support - Forward
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Air bags2024, 2025 · 171,412 vehicles
The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.Recall 25V357000 at NHTSA ↗Lane departure2024 · 672 vehicles
A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.Recall 24V649000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024 · 11,903 vehicles
Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display.Recall 23V718000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback in California?
- $29,482 to drive away for the 2.5 S, from a $25,650 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $417 loan payment, about $1,065 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,042 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Jet Black MicaDeep Crystal Blue MicaSnowflake White Pearl Mica+$595Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595Platinum Quartz MetallicMachine Gray Metallic+$595Ceramic Metallic+$595Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595
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US prices in US dollars from Mazda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.