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2024 Mazda MAZDA3 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
MSRP
$31,750
Invoice
$30,991
Average Price Paid
$30,755
256 listings nationwide

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Aero
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2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
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Aero
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$32,496
1 listings nationwide

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2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$34,340

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
No User Reviews
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
20
Big_Smoke writes:
Pretty similar to the Audi, but better handling, more pickup, and overall more comfortable
Power Ranked 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD worse.
"It felt like it had way more pickup"
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD worse.
"The Trunk in the Saab is massive compared to the Audis"

Specs

2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
19 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
29 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 12.7 gal 16.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Power
250 hp @ 5,000 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
CD Changer -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.3 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 35.1 in 35.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.2 cu ft 15 cu ft
Maximum Payload 915 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 3,500 lbs
Exterior
Length 183.5 in 182.9 in
Width 70.7 in 70.9 in
Height 56.9 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 107.3 in 105.3 in

Available Options

2024 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Zircon Sand Metallic

Option Packages

  • Appearance Package
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero

Exterior Colors

  • Arctic White
  • Black
  • Carbon Gray Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Java Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Laser Red
  • Nocturne Blue Metallic
  • Oak Metallic

Option Packages

  • Navigation Radio
  • Navigation W/Bose Audio
  • Premium PKG

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