2025 Mazda3 Sedan

With so many sedan options, deciding which is right for you can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help! If you’re looking for a compact car, the Mazda3 is a top choice among Richmond and Ashland drivers and critics. In fact, this Mazda car was named the Best Small Car of the Year for 2024 by Consumer Reports, and it wins against competitors like the Kia Forte and the Honda Civic. We’re not surprised! This reliable, affordable sedan starts at $23,950 MSRP. It delivers a strong performance and luxe interior. This Mazda car is equipped with a suite of standard and available safety features to protect you on the road, and it ranks high for driver satisfaction.

Explore the Mazda3 trim levels, features, and pricing to help you decide which model is right for you. Then schedule a test drive at Whitten Brothers Mazda, a top Mazda dealership in Richmond.

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Mazda Sedan Interior Features

The interior of the 2025 Mazda3 sedan has seating for up to five across two rows. The driver and passengers ride comfortably on cloth-trimmed, leatherette-trimmed, or leather-trimmed seats. For added luxury, the steering wheel and gear selector are wrapped in leather starting with the 2.5 S Select Sport trim.

There’s 55.7 inches of front shoulder room and 53.5 inches of rear shoulder room as well as 54.6 inches of front hip room and 50.9 inches of rear hip room.

This sedan doesn’t skip on convenience features. The remote keyless entry and push button start make it easy to quickly get in and go.

There’s plenty of storage space in the trunk with 13.2 cubic feet behind the second row. The second row seats offer a 60/40 split fold down to extra cargo space as needed.

With standard Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, this Mazda car keeps you connected. On higher trims, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless. Higher trim levels also feature a wireless phone charger and Alexa Built-In.

The Mazda3 features the Mazda Connect™ infotainment system, providing access to music, podcasts, navigation and more. This Mazda sedan also comes with a complimentary 1-year trial of Mazda Connected Services. It’s accessed via the MyMazda app and gives you access to remote start, vehicle status, roadside assistance, and more.

You can control the six-, eight-, or 12-speaker sound system from the steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The Mazda3 has steering-wheel-mounted cruise control switches too.

Mazda Sedan Performance Features

The Mazda3 sedan has two engines with SKYACTIV® technology. The first is a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates up to 191 horsepower. The second adds turbo power. The SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter dynamic pressure turbo engine generates up to 250 horsepower. THe G-Vectoring Control Plus technology responds to your steering and adjusts torque and braking for better stability and a smooth ride.

The Mazda3 gas mileage is great with either engine. The standard engine gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg/city, 35 mpg/highway, and 30 mpg/combined, and the turbo engine gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg/city, 31 mpg/highway, and 26 mpg/combined.

Both engines are paired with the SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on lower trims, and i-Activ AWD® (all-wheel drive) is standard on the Carbon Edition and Turbo trims.

The Mazda3 sedan has a 12.7-gallon or 13.2-gallon fuel capacity, depending on the trim.

Mazda Sedan Safety Features

The Mazda3 has the i-ACTIVSENSE® suite of safety features to bring you peace of mind whenever you’re behind the wheel. This Mazda car received a 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave it a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.

i-ACTIVSENSE® includes a great range of standard safety features that are available on all trim levels of this Mazda sedan. Some of these features include:

Rearview camera
Rear cross traffic alert
LATCH seat anchors and upper tethers
Smart brake support
Blindspot monitor
Lane-centering assistance
Lane-keep assistance
Lane departure warning
Mazda radar cruise control with stop and go
High beam control
Driver attention alert
Rear seat alert

Mazda Sedan Price and Trim Levels

The Mazda3 sedan starts at $23,950 MSRP, and there are six available trim levels, including turbo models.