Vehicle report

2019 Mazda Mazda3

Fair price, market signal, reviews, and common issues — all in one place. Tuned to ZIP 43215 (from your location).

Fair price range

$10,950

$9,500 — $12,350

low confidence

Est. out-the-door

$12,394

$10,839 — $13,895

in Ohio (7.25% tax + fees)

What's shaping this price

  • Age (7 yrs)−$17,437

    13%/yr for midsize

  • Mileage (40,000)+$372

    44,000 under expected

Local market signal · 432xx

Avg days on market

37

from 12 comparable listings

30-day price trend

↓ 5.6%

cooling

Prices for this trim in 432xx are trending down — a buyer's edge right now.

Price over its life

2019 → 2026
$15.5k$20k$24.5k$29.1k$11k20192020202120222023202420252026

Anchored on today's Marketcheck typical price, traced back through segment depreciation to estimate what it cost new.

Next 5 years (forecast)

2026 → 2031
$6.2k$7.8k$9.4k$11k$4.7k202620272028202920302031

Projected from today's typical price using the segment's annual depreciation rate, with a small penalty for accumulated mileage. Rough forecast — actual resale value swings with the used-car market.

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Affordability72-month loan · Ohio · 1,000 mi/mo

Potential monthly cost of ownership

Loan + insurance + gas — the three big monthly line items.

Estimated monthly total

Loan + insurance + gas

$400/mo

  • Auto loan

    72 months · 10% down · 7.5% APR (national avg)

    $170/mo

  • Insurance

    Full coverage · Ohio average for midsize cars

    $90/mo

  • Gas

    24 mpg combined · $3.35/gal · 1,000 mi/mo

    $140/mo

Estimated payments — actual rates depend on credit, coverage, and driving.

Long-term ownership costsDepreciation + maintenance over 5 years, assuming 12,000 mi/yr

$9,992over 5 yrs

~$1,998/yr

  • Depreciation

    $5,492

    Segment: midsize

  • Maintenance

    $4,500

    segment ballpark

Depreciation projected from segment averages against today’s typical price; maintenance is an AAA-derived segment ballpark. Loan, insurance, and gas are covered in the Affordability section above.

Safety ratingsOfficial NHTSA crash-test scores + owner complaint volume20 NHTSA complaints

No NHTSA crash-test ratings on record for this year / model.

Safety recallsOfficial NHTSA campaigns for this year / make / model6 total
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.

    19V907000 ·

  • ENGINE

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

    19V497000 ·

  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.

    19V514000 · May 7, 2019

  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.

    19V558000 ·

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.

    19V363000 ·

  • WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.

    19V425000 · Jul 6, 2019

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