2018 Mazda Mazda3
4.5 Safety 4.3 Reliable

Compact

2014โ€“2018 Mazda Mazda3

Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder

$14,500

expect to pay

Sharp-handling compact with upscale interior and strong long-term reliability.

Best years to look for: 2017-2018

Specifically the 2.0L 4-cylinder โ€” this is the configuration that earns the reliability rating.

Full specs

Engine

2.0L 4-cylinder

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel efficiency

Very good

MPG (combined)

34 mpg

Seats

5 seats

Comfort

Comfortable

Safety score

4.5 / 5

Features to look for

Backup CameraBluetoothHeated SeatsApple CarPlay

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Reliability

4.3/ 5 ยท Good

Generally dependable, with a few known age-related maintenance items worth budgeting for.

Reliability data via Consumer Reports

Avg. yearly upkeep

$610 / yr

Estimated from class averages and this model's reliability rating โ€” excludes fuel and insurance.