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2015 Mazda Mazda3 review

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 35 highway, 29 combined

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What is new for the 2015 Mazda Mazda3?

  • Automated Cruise Control features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The S Touring trim now comes with Sunroof(s) and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
  • The I Touring trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
  • The S Grand Touring trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

14 customer reviews
Based on customer reviews, the Mazda Mazda3 is a great car for a great price. It is a lot of car for the money and has a lot of luxuries for a very affordable price. The car is not only equipped with all the bells and whistles, but it handles like a sportscar. Customers also like that the Mazda Mazda3 is a lot of fun to drive and has plenty of pickup-and-go when they want it.

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Mazda Mazda3 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda Mazda3 15th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Mazda Mazda3 features and specs

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I Grand Touring 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

155

Torque (ft-lbs)

150

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

175.6"

Width

70.7"

Height

57.3"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 35.8"

Head room

F 37.6"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P205/60HR16

Rear tires

P205/60HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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