We rarely get to report that a car is less expensive than it used to be. But the 2025 Mazda3 will carry a lower starting price than its 2024 equivalent.
It’s not just a simple price cut. The compact car, beloved by car enthusiasts for thrilling handling on a budget, gets a price drop thanks to wider availability of the 2.5 S model, which will now be offered on the hatchback variant as well as the sedan.
The Mazda3 2.5 S will start at $25,135 in sedan form ($220 less than the 2024 model) and $26,135 as a hatchback ($740 less than the prior base hatch). Both prices include the mandatory $1,185 delivery fee.
The 2.5 S is light on features but still runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on an 8.8-inch touchscreen and has modern safety and driver assistance aids like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and emergency automatic braking.
Higher trim levels will see their prices rise for the 2025 model year, but the increases are small — $350 or less in every case. The added cost isn’t simple inflation. Most trim levels gain Amazon Alexa Built-In for hands-free connectivity and an available navigation system that receives over-the-air updates.
2025 Mazda3 Pricing:
All prices include the $1,185 delivery fee. Add $45 for delivery to Alaska.
| Model | Drivetrain | Sedan MSRP + Delivery Fee | Hatchback MSRP + Delivery Fee |
| Mazda3 2.5 S | front-wheel drive (FWD) | $25,135 | $26,135 |
| Mazda3 2.5 S Select Sport | FWD | $25,875 | $27,175 |
| Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred | FWD | $27,525 | $28,870 |
| Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition | all-wheel drive (AWD) | $30,595 | $31,745 |
| Mazda3 2.5 S Premium (manual transmission) | FWD | – | $31,835 |
| Mazda3 2.5 Carbon Turbo | AWD | $33,285 | $34,435 |
| Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | AWD | $36,985 | $38,135 |
