Mazda 3 Depreciation

A Mazda 3 will depreciate 37% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $18,189.

The Mazda 3 does reasonably well holding its value in a very competitve segment. 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 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $28,890 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.

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Mazda 3 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $3,698 87.20% $25,192 12,000 2025
2 $5,787 79.97% $23,103 24,000 2026
3 $7,633 73.58% $21,257 36,000 2027
4 $9,227 68.06% $19,663 48,000 2028
5 $10,701 62.96% $18,189 60,000 2029
6 $12,064 58.24% $16,826 72,000 2030
7 $13,327 53.87% $15,563 84,000 2031
8 $13,711 52.54% $15,179 96,000 2032
9 $14,592 49.49% $14,298 108,000 2033
10 $15,768 45.42% $13,122 120,000 2034

Mazda 3 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $3,698 87.20% $25,192
2 $5,787 79.97% $23,103
3 $7,633 73.58% $21,257
4 $9,227 68.06% $19,663
5 $10,701 62.96% $18,189
6 $12,064 58.24% $16,826
7 $13,327 53.87% $15,563
8 $13,711 52.54% $15,179
9 $14,592 49.49% $14,298
10 $15,768 45.42% $13,122

Buying a Mazda 3 New vs Used

If you purchase a used Mazda 3 that is 2 years old, then you could save $5,787 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 $4,914. 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.

What About Mazda 3 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Mazda 3 is about $1,947 per year. This adds up to around $9,735 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Mazda 3. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a Mazda 3

The 2023 Mazda 3 is our top pick for the best model year value for the 3. With the 2023, you would only pay, on average, 87% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2022 and 2021 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
2024 $28,890 $28,890 $226 $0 0% 100%
2023 $29,330 $25,576 $266 $3,314 11.47% 87.2% Best
2022 $28,903 $23,113 $330 $2,463 9.63% 79.97% Better
2021 $28,851 $21,229 $433 $1,884 8.15% 73.58% Better
2020 $26,909 $19,979 $517 $1,250 5.89% 74.25% Good
2019 $26,896 $18,999 $651 $980 4.91% 70.64% Good
2018 $23,215 $15,549 $754 $3,450 18.16% 66.98%
2017 $23,208 $13,715 $794 $1,834 11.79% 59.1%
2016 $24,623 $12,938 $821 $777 5.67% 52.54%
2015 $24,692 $12,219 $857 $719 5.56% 49.49%
2014 $24,600 $11,173 $910 $1,046 8.56% 45.42%
2013 $23,823 $8,905 $991 $2,268 20.3% 37.38%
2012 $22,463 $8,187 $1,072 $718 8.06% 36.45%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2024 $28,890 100%
2023 $25,576 87.2% Best
2022 $23,113 79.97% Better
2021 $21,229 73.58% Better
2020 $19,979 74.25% Good
2019 $18,999 70.64% Good
2018 $15,549 66.98%
2017 $13,715 59.1%
2016 $12,938 52.54%
2015 $12,219 49.49%
2014 $11,173 45.42%
2013 $8,905 37.38%
2012 $8,187 36.45%

Mazda 3 Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Mazda 3 ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the 3 stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

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:

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