Used 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 for Sale near Illinois

How much does the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 cost?

Prices have softened 5.29% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 573 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

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, performance, and handling. That lines up well with the car’s upscale, refined, and genuinely athletic positioning, especially if you want a compact car that feels more polished than basic.

The main trade-offs are its unintuitive technology and cramped back seat. In practical terms, this is a strong fit if you value driving enjoyment and a premium atmosphere more than maximum everyday space.

With 30.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive price.

Is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?

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

The owner feedback also points to a comfortable driving experience, a smooth ride, and an upscale interior, which are all encouraging signs for day-to-day dependability. The expert evaluation reinforces that impression by describing the car as a solid value and emphasizing its composed ride and responsive, confidence-inspiring driving behavior.

If you’re buying used, the main long-term risk is less about outright weakness and more about making sure the specific car has been cared for properly and still feels tight, clean, and well-kept.

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

At 63.2% 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 thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a lower-priced example. Focus on body condition, signs of prior repair, and whether the car still feels consistent in daily driving. Because the model’s appeal depends so much on refinement, you’ll want to pay close attention to interior wear, electronics behavior, and how well the car has been maintained.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base sedan is lighter on content than the base hatchback, while the hatchback 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. The base sedan includes 16-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, LED head- and taillights, an 8-speaker sound system, the infotainment system, and one-touch up and down power windows for all four windows.
• Powertrain: Every trim uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 186 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. AWD is available only with the automatic transmission.
• 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 comes standard on the base hatchback, but not on the base sedan, where many of those features require the Select Sedan trim.
• Infotainment: The cabin centers on an 8.8-inch MazdaConnect screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system is remote-controlled rather than touch-operated, so it’s worth testing before you buy.

Which 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 trim should I buy?

The 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 is offered in 4 trim levels: base Sedan, Select Sedan, Preferred, and Premium.

Here's the short version:

• base Sedan: This is the least expensive entry point, and it gives you the core Mazda3 experience with 16-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, LED head- and taillights, an 8-speaker sound system, the infotainment system, and one-touch up and down power windows for all four windows. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting price and can live without the extra comfort and safety content found higher up.
• Select Sedan: This is the better-value sedan choice because it adds much of the content that makes the hatchback’s base trim feel more complete, including the broader safety and convenience equipment. If you want a more balanced sedan without jumping too far in price, this is the trim to target.
• Preferred: 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. It’s the sweet spot if you want a more upscale daily driver without going all the way to the top.
• Premium: This is the most luxurious version, with leather seats, a power moonroof, a head-up display, adaptive headlights, and the manual transmission availability. Choose it if you want the richest feature set and the most premium feel.

The base hatchback is the CarGurus Recommended Trim, and the hatchback also gets the standard i-Activsense safety suite that the base sedan does not.

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

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

• Deal availability: 30.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 573 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.29% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 63.2% 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 $16,688 sits slightly below last year's $17,621.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become a bit more favorable for buyers, which can make future resale a little more competitive for you as an owner. If you buy well and keep the car in strong condition, you’ll be better positioned to protect value when it’s time to sell.

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.

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

Mazda’s i-Activsense suite includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and driver-attention alerts. Those features are standard on the base hatchback, but not on the base sedan, so trim choice matters if safety equipment is a priority.

One caveat is that the hatchback’s large C-pillars create big blind spots, and the parking brake’s auto-engage behavior can feel unintuitive.

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:

• 30.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 63.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.29% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Expert testing highlights its upscale feel, athletic handling, and standard advanced safety features.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $18,206, the 2020 costs more than the current year's $16,688 average.
• It pushes the Mazda3 further toward a premium-feeling compact car.

The bottom line: If you want the better value, the 2019 is the smarter buy because it combines strong owner satisfaction, a lower average price, and a premium driving feel. If you’re willing to spend more for a slightly newer version, the 2020 is the alternative to consider, but price-sensitive buyers should focus on the 2019 while inventory and deal availability are still favorable.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.