Used 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 for Sale nearColumbus, OH

How much does the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 cost?

Prices have held steady compared to this time last year, signaling a stable and predictable market for this model year.

There are 623 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 a good car?

Yes — the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 earns a 5/5 user rating and an 8/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise the comfortable driving experience, smooth ride, upscale interior features, and strong performance and handling. That lines up well with the car’s upscale, refined, and athletic character, especially if you want a compact car that feels more premium than many rivals.

The main trade-offs are its unintuitive technology and cramped back seat. That means you may like it most if you value driving enjoyment and cabin polish more than rear-seat space or maximum practicality.

With 35.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable-feeling ownership experience, with repeated praise for the smooth ride and comfortable daily driving. That kind of satisfaction usually matters most when you want a used car you can count on over time.

The expert evaluation also emphasizes the car’s composed ride and athletic handling, which supports the impression of a well-sorted, confidence-inspiring compact car. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright durability and more about whether the car’s technology and rear-seat packaging fit your needs.

What should I look for when buying a used 2019 Mazda MAZDA3?

At 58.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint match, and any signs of prior repair. Because the car’s technology can be unintuitive, it also makes sense to test every major control and infotainment function during your drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base hatchback includes Mazda’s i-Activsense suite, while the base sedan does not include as much content and needs a Select trim for many of those features. The hatchback also adds 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, automatic high beams, dual-zone automatic climate control, a drowsiness alert, synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped shift knob.
• Powertrain: Every trim uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 186 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available with the automatic.
• Safety package: Mazda’s i-Activsense suite includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and driver-attention alerts. It is standard on the base hatchback, but not on the base sedan.
• Infotainment: The car uses an 8.8-inch MazdaConnect screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system is remote-controlled rather than touch-operated.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version returns 27 mpg city, 36 highway, 30 combined. The least efficient version returns 24/32/27.

Which 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 trim should I buy?

The 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 is offered in 6 trim levels: Sedan, Hatchback, Select Sedan, Preferred Sedan, Preferred Hatchback, Premium Sedan, Premium Hatchback.

Here's the short version:

• Sedan: This is the least expensive entry point, but it is also the least equipped version in the lineup. If you want the lowest starting price and can live without the hatchback’s stronger standard safety content, this is the most budget-focused choice.
• Hatchback: This is the best-value trim because it adds the strongest standard safety package along with 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, automatic high beams, dual-zone automatic climate control, a drowsiness alert, synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped shift knob.
• Select Sedan: This is the trim to consider if you want the sedan body style but also want more of the hatchback’s equipment and safety content.
• Preferred Sedan: This trim adds an 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, power-adjustable side mirrors, satellite radio, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
• Preferred Hatchback: This is the stronger choice if you want the hatchback’s standard safety and the upscale comfort upgrades from the Preferred trim.
• Premium Sedan: This trim adds leather seats, a power moonroof, a head-up display, adaptive headlights, and the manual transmission option.
• Premium Hatchback: This is the most upscale version, combining the hatchback’s standard safety with the Premium trim’s luxury features and the manual transmission option.

The base hatchback is the recommended trim, and the base sedan needs a Select upgrade to match much of that safety content.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2019 Mazda MAZDA3?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you can shop carefully without feeling rushed.

• Deal availability: 35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 623 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 58.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $15,927, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3's resale value?

The current average of $16,840 sits slightly below last year's $16,898.

That small decline suggests the market has been stable rather than volatile, which is helpful if you plan to resell later. A steady price pattern can make it easier to estimate what your car may be worth down the road.

Because the model has held its value fairly consistently, you are less likely to see dramatic swings in resale pricing. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 safe?

The 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS and five-star ratings from NHTSA.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Mazda’s i-Activsense suite is standard on the base hatchback and includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and driver-attention alerts. The main safety caveat is that these features do not come standard on the base sedan, so you need to move up to the Select Sedan trim for many of them.

Should I buy a 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2019 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2019 if:

• 35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 58.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2019 redesign pushes the Mazda3 closer to near-luxury territory.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $17,619, the 2020 costs more than the current year's $16,840 average.
• It adds a sharper premium feel while keeping standard safety and easy-to-use tech.

The bottom line: If you want the better value, the 2019 is the smarter starting point because pricing is stable and the car already delivers strong owner satisfaction. If you are willing to spend more for a slightly newer model year, the 2020 is the secondary path to consider.

How does the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 compare to the 2019 Honda Civic?

Our experts score the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 8/10 and the 2019 Honda Civic 7.8/10. The Mazda feels more upscale and more rewarding to drive, while the Civic leans more toward mainstream practicality and broader market availability. The Mazda also has the stronger deal share, but the Civic offers far more listings to shop from.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.