New Mazda MAZDA3 for Sale near Santee, CA
The Mazda 3 brings style and athleticism to an otherwise boring class.
Compact sedans are some of the most affordable vehicles today, which often leads to cheaper interiors, disappointing performance, and uninspired styling. The 2026 Mazda 3 bucks that trend with a cabin that could easily be mistaken for entry-level luxury fare, a spirited driving experience, and head-turning style. The current-generation Mazda 3 debuted as a 2019 model, but despite its age few updates are expected for 2026.
Verdict: The Mazda 3 proves that small cars don’t have to be boring.
4.6 Overall rating
(865 reviews)Customers say
The Mazda MAZDA3 has consistently impressed owners across its model years, earning praise for its sporty design, upscale interior, and engaging driving experience. Drivers love the vehicle's exceptional fuel efficiency and responsive handling, often describing it as fun to drive. However, some have expressed concerns about the lack of certain modern features, limited cargo space, and underwhelming engine power in some models. Overall, the MAZDA3 is seen as a stylish, reliable choice in the compact car segment.
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What people say
I love all of the new features this car has, compared to my 2019 Mazda 3 Select. It’s a lot more updated than I expected! I think the value of this car is very good. The only thing I would say this car is missing are, better speakers/sound adjustment settings. The older more basic version had it, but this new one doesn’t, which is odd to me. But overall, I love the car so far and it is worth the value.
Car is very good. Radio Infotainment? is awkward and inconvenient.
Drives great, looks great, and feels great. The car for the year it is was great value.
Mazda MAZDA3 FAQs
Is the Mazda MAZDA3 a good car?
CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 an overall rating of 6.5/10 and Mazda MAZDA3 owners have rated the vehicle a 4.5/5 stars on average. If a vehicle has both strong expert and owner reviews, you can feel confident in its quality. If either expert reviews, owner reviews, or both are spotty, you might want to do some research to figure out where the car falls short.
Is the Mazda MAZDA3 safe?
CarGurus experts gave the 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 a safety rating of 6/10.
What fuel types are available?
Gasoline engines are available.
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