Mazda 3 Depreciation
A Mazda 3 will depreciate 46% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $11,831.
The Mazda 3 does reasonably well holding its value, landing in the top third of over 120 popular models at year 5. However, after 7 years, the Mazda 3 falls considerably, and is outpaced by many of its peers. With such, the 3 is hard to recommend simply from a value standpoint, as it does not age well. Perhaps you will be better off considering a Honda or Toyota when looking in this vehicle class.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $22,044 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 Depreciation
Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
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1 | $3,794 | 82.79% | $18,250 | 13,500 | 2021 |
2 | $4,634 | 78.98% | $17,410 | 27,000 | 2022 |
3 | $6,488 | 70.57% | $15,556 | 40,500 | 2023 |
4 | $8,857 | 59.82% | $13,187 | 54,000 | 2024 |
5 | $10,213 | 53.67% | $11,831 | 67,500 | 2025 |
6 | $11,384 | 48.36% | $10,660 | 81,000 | 2026 |
7 | $13,996 | 36.51% | $8,048 | 94,500 | 2027 |
8 | $14,053 | 36.25% | $7,991 | 108,000 | 2028 |
9 | $15,151 | 31.27% | $6,893 | 121,500 | 2029 |
10 | $15,739 | 28.60% | $6,305 | 135,000 | 2030 |
Mazda 3 Depreciation
Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
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1 | $3,794 | 82.79% | $18,250 |
2 | $4,634 | 78.98% | $17,410 |
3 | $6,488 | 70.57% | $15,556 |
4 | $8,857 | 59.82% | $13,187 |
5 | $10,213 | 53.67% | $11,831 |
6 | $11,384 | 48.36% | $10,660 |
7 | $13,996 | 36.51% | $8,048 |
8 | $14,053 | 36.25% | $7,991 |
9 | $15,151 | 31.27% | $6,893 |
10 | $15,739 | 28.60% | $6,305 |
If you purchase a used Mazda 3 that is 2 years old, then you could save $4,634 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $5,579. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used 3 models become available.
The Best Model Years to Buy a Mazda 3
The 2019 Mazda 3 is our top pick for the best model year value for the 3. With the 2019, you would only pay, on average, 83% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2016 and 2013 model years are also attractive years for the 3, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the 3's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Mazda 3 models.
Mazda 3 Historical Depreciation
Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
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2020 | $22,044 | $22,044 | $190 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
2019 | $21,520 | $18,036 | $219 | $4,008 | 18.18% | 82.79% | Best |
2018 | $21,056 | $16,903 | $274 | $1,133 | 6.28% | 78.98% | |
2017 | $21,934 | $15,836 | $357 | $1,067 | 6.31% | 70.57% | Good |
2016 | $21,692 | $13,389 | $412 | $2,447 | 15.45% | 59.82% | Better |
2015 | $21,365 | $11,990 | $523 | $1,399 | 10.45% | 53.67% | Good |
2014 | $21,315 | $11,033 | $725 | $957 | 7.98% | 48.36% | |
2013 | $20,778 | $8,408 | $821 | $2,625 | 23.79% | 36.51% | Better |
2012 | $19,329 | $7,891 | $885 | $517 | 6.15% | 36.25% | |
2011 | $19,177 | $7,008 | $1,012 | $883 | 11.19% | 31.27% | |
2010 | $18,731 | $6,396 | $1,039 | $612 | 8.73% | 28.6% | |
2009 | $18,952 | $5,731 | $1,192 | $665 | 10.4% | 23.95% | |
2008 | $18,416 | $5,358 | $1,408 | $373 | 6.51% | 21.45% |
Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
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2020 | $22,044 | 100% | |
2019 | $18,036 | 82.79% | Best |
2018 | $16,903 | 78.98% | |
2017 | $15,836 | 70.57% | Good |
2016 | $13,389 | 59.82% | Better |
2015 | $11,990 | 53.67% | Good |
2014 | $11,033 | 48.36% | |
2013 | $8,408 | 36.51% | Better |
2012 | $7,891 | 36.25% | |
2011 | $7,008 | 31.27% | |
2010 | $6,396 | 28.6% | |
2009 | $5,731 | 23.95% | |
2008 | $5,358 | 21.45% |
Other Mazda 3 Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Mazda 3 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: