The 2021 Mazda 3 compact sedan and hatchback gets simultaneously cheaper and more expensive with a broader lineup that includes a new entry-level model and a new range-topping turbocharged model.
The 2021 Mazda 3 2.0 sedan with the small 155-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4 new for 2021 starts at $ 21,445, while the top 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback starts at $ 34,695 with all the bells, whistles, and turbochargers, the automaker announced Tuesday. All prices listed include $ 945 destination ($ 990 in Alaska).
The middle of the pack gets a modest price bump from 2020 models of $ 150 on Preferred trims and $ 350 on Premium trims in both sedan and hatchback styles.
Following the 2.0 sedan is the same 2.5 S as last year, starting at $ 22,445 for the sedan and $ 23,445 for the hatchback. It is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 that makes 186 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a 6-speed automatic in front-wheel drive only.
The Select trim comes with the same powertrain for $ 23,645 for the sedan or $ 24,645 for the hatchback. All-wheel drive adds $ 1,400 more to either model on Select, Preferred, and Premium trims.
The Preferred trim costs $ 25,295 for the sedan and $ 26,295 for the hatchback, which is an increase of $ 150 from 2020.
For a 6-speed manual, shoppers can only pick the 2021 Mazda 3 Premium hatchback with the 186-hp 2.5-liter in front-wheel drive only. At $ 28,795 it’s $ 350 more than last year. Opting for the 6-speed automatic costs the same, but you can save $ 1,000 by getting it as a sedan.
2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo
The big news for 2021 comes at the top of the lineup with a turbocharged engine available on both the sedan and hatchback. The 2.5 Turbo with a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that makes 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on 93 octane gas (227 hp and 310 lb.-ft. with 87 octane) comes standard with all-wheel drive but can only be had with the 6-speed automatic. It starts at $ 30,845 for the sedan and $ 31,845 for the hatchback.
The 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo with Premium Plus costs $ 33,395 as a sedan and $ 34,695 as a hatchback. It comes with a front air dam and rear roof spoiler, while an upgraded aero kit with a rear diffuser and side sill extensions would add another $ 1,075. To get the aero kit without the Premium Plus package, it would cost $ 1,900.
Additionally, Mazda is offering 18-inch black forged BBS wheels for $ 918.95 per wheel, or $ 3,675.80 for the set, available on all Mazda 3s, including the base model.
Add it up, and the 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo can exceed $ 38,000, putting it on par with the 2020 Honda Civic Type R.
