Which 2026 Mazda Mazda3 trim should you buy?
$24,650 to $38,090. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mazda's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan FWD → 2.5 S Hatchback FWD, +$110 for 10 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan AWD at $29,815.
2.5 S Select Sport Sedan $25,540
+$890 over the 2.5 S Sedan FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Sedan FWD: 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control, Alexa Built-In, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Interior trim - IP & door decoration panel, louver bezel & knob, heater control dial, door inner handles, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, P215/45R18 all-season tires, Seat material - leatherette (black), Side mirrors - black-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Steering wheel - leather-wrapped, Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest), Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder and 2 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
2.5 S Hatchback $25,650
+$110 over the 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan FWD: 16 x 6.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish, 205/60 R16 all-season tires, Air conditioning - manual, Gear selector - urethane, Remote keyless entry system, Seat material - cloth (black), Steering wheel - urethane, Storage - cup holders, (2) front, Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors and extensions, Windshield wipers - variable-intermittent
MPG comb 30 mpg → 29 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 16 in
2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback $26,840
+$1,190 over the 2.5 S Hatchback FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Hatchback FWD: 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control, Alexa Built-In, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Interior trim - IP & door decoration panel, louver bezel & knob, heater control dial, door inner handles, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, P215/45R18 all-season tires, Seat material - leatherette (black), Side mirrors - black-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Steering wheel - leather-wrapped, Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest), Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder and 2 more
Wheels 16 in → 18 in
2.5 S Preferred Sedan $27,290
+$450 over the 2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Select Sport Hatchback FWD: 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Silver Metallic Finish (Sedan) / Gray Metallic Finish (Hatchback), Front grille - gloss black finish, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi Wireless Phone Charger, Seat material - leather, Seat material - leatherette (black or greige) [Sedan Preferred only], Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning
MPG comb 29 mpg → 30 mpg
2.5 S Preferred Hatchback $28,640
+$1,350 over the 2.5 S Preferred Sedan FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 30 mpg → 29 mpg
2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan $29,815
+$1,175 over the 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD: AM/FM/HD Radio®, Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Antenna - roof-mounted "shark fin", Badging - AWD badge, Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2, Headlights - LED Signature Illumination with auto-leveling, Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Mazda Online Navigation System with Off-Road Navigation Function, Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination, Seat material - leather (red) [Carbon Edition only], SiriusXM® satellite radio with 3-month trial subscription (n/a AK & HI), Wireless Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration, i-ACTIV AWD
2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback $30,965
+$1,150 over the 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 29 mpg → 28 mpg
2.5 S Premium Hatchback $31,650
+$3,010 over the 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback FWD: Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Antenna - roof-mounted "shark fin", Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2, Headlights - LED Signature Illumination with auto-leveling, Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Mazda Online Navigation System with Off-Road Navigation Function, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) [Hatchback 2.5 S Premium, without stop and go], Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination, SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed Manual Transmission (FWD) [Hatchback only], SiriusXM® satellite radio with 3-month trial subscription (n/a AK & HI), i-ACTIV AWD
MPG comb 29 mpg → 28 mpg
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan $36,940
+$5,975 over the 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD: 10.25" full-color center display with touchscreen functionality in AA/CP, 360° view monitor, 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics, Badging - Turbo badge, Cruising and Traffic Support (evolution of Traffic Jam Assist), Dual exhaust outlets - Large, Engine Harmonic Enhancer, Front air dam (PIO) [Hatchback only], Front air guides (PIO), Interior trim - Engine start ring & glove box knob, Paddle shifters on steering wheel, Parking sensors - front & rear, Rear lip spoiler - black (PIO) [Sedan] / Rear hatch spoiler - black [Hatchback], Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming with Homelink® and 11 more
HP 186 hp → 227 hp · Torque 186 lb-ft → 310 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 27 mpg
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback $38,090
+$1,150 over the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 27 mpg → 26 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Mazda Mazda3 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan FWD to the 2.5 S Hatchback FWD: $110 more for 10 features the press kit lists as standard on the 2.5 S Hatchback FWD and not on the 2.5 S Select Sport Sedan FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 trims cost?
11 trims, from $24,650 for the 2.5 S Sedan FWD to $38,090 for the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with all-wheel drive?
The 2.5 S Carbon Edition Sedan AWD, at $29,815 MSRP.