2026 Mazda 3 2.5 S Preferred
Sedan · 186 hp · 29–30 mpg combined
Sticker from
$27,090Factory MSRP, base configuration
Market
Too few listings to publish a market price.
Own one? Yours has a number of its own.
Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking17 factory options, from $45 to $595.
Snowflake White Pearl Mica$595
Machine Gray Metallic$595
Soul Red Crystal Metallic$595
Illuminated Door Sill Trim Plates$575
Mazda Navigation System (Fleet)$500
Rear Lip Spoiler - Body Color$375
Frameless Auto-Dim Mirror w/Homelink$375
Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks$225
Splash Guards, Front & Rear$200
Floor Mats, All-Weather - High Wall$190
Rear Bumper Guard, Stainless Steel$135
Cargo Mat$125
Cargo Tray$125
Wheel Locks$75
Cargo Net$60
Cargo Blocks$50
Alaska Delivery$45
Which 3 is right for you?
Six trims, $24,550 to $36,740. Tap one to open it.
2.5 S186 hp2.5 S Select Sport186 hp2.5 S Preferred186 hp2.5 S Carbon Edition186 hp2.5 S Premium186 hp2.5 Turbo Premium Plus227 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,290, from 2.5 S Premium to 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
186hp2.5L four-cylinder
186lb-ftTorque
29–30mpgCombined · 26–27 city · 34–36 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
13.2–20.1 cu ftCargo volume
3,111–3,117 lbsCurb weight
119 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- adaptive cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P215/45R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- 8.8" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 8 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Black
- Greige
Both leatherette.
6 factory paints
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Gray Metallic
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 3. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
Sponsored · Insurance offers
What would this 3 cost to insure?
Advertiser disclosure: we may earn a commission when you get a quote or buy through links on this page. Rates depend on the driver, the car and the ZIP.
Other years of the 3 2.5 S Preferred.
2025 3 2.5 S Preferred
$26,540$550 less6 colors · starting MSRP2024 3 2.5 S Preferred
$26,190$900 less6 colors · starting MSRP2023 3 2.5 S
$22,550$4,540 less3 colors · starting MSRPStarting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.