Mazda3 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Mazda3 sedan runs from the $24,750 2.5 S to the $37,040 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus; the hatchback runs from the $27,040 2.5 S Select Sport to the $38,190 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, before $1,315 destination. The manual is on the $31,950 hatchback Premium Plus, and AWD starts at $29,990.

Current Mazda3 trim levels: Mazda3 fourth generation (2027 model year)

For 2027 wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging spread across the lineup, a 2.5 S Premium Plus hatchback is newly positioned with the manual, and AWD comes to the hatchback Preferred.[1]

Mazda3 Mazda3 fourth generation (2027 model year) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
Sedan 2.5 S (FWD)$24,750excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, FWD
  • Sedan only; 16-inch wheels, cloth seats
  • Radar cruise with Stop & Go, blind spot monitoring
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Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport (FWD)$25,740excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, FWD
  • 18-inch black wheels, leatherette
  • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Alexa Built-in
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Hatchback 2.5 S Select Sport (FWD)$27,040excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, FWD
  • Entry hatchback; black rear spoiler
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Sedan 2.5 S Preferred (FWD)$27,490excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, FWD
  • Moonroof, heated front seats, power driver seat with memory
  • Wireless charging
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Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred (FWD)$28,040excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, FWD
  • Moonroof, heated front seats
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Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred (AWD)$29,990excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD
  • Cheapest AWD Mazda3
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Sedan 2.5 S Premium (AWD)$30,415excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD
  • Sedan only; leather in black or red
  • Bose 12-speaker audio, AWD standard
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Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Plus 6MT (FWD)$31,950excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, FWD
  • Only manual Mazda3
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen, heated wheel, head-up display, adaptive headlights
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Hatchback 2.5 S Premium Plus (AWD)$33,350excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L (186 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD
  • Premium Plus equipment with AWD
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Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$37,040excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo (250 hp/320 lb-ft on 93 octane; 227 hp/310 lb-ft on 87), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD
  • White or black leather, 360-degree camera
  • Cruising and Traffic Support
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Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$38,190excl. $1,315 destination (2027 MY)
  • Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo (250 hp/320 lb-ft on 93 octane; 227 hp/310 lb-ft on 87), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD
  • Turbo-specific air dam and rear spoiler
  • Black or red leather
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Mazda pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the Mazda3 hatchback Turbo?

The 2027 hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is $38,190 before $1,315 destination.

Which Mazda3 trim has a manual?

Only the 2027 hatchback 2.5 S Premium Plus 6MT ($31,950), with front-wheel drive.

What is the cheapest AWD Mazda3?

The hatchback 2.5 S Preferred AWD at $29,990 before destination.

Is the 2.5 S trim offered as a hatchback?

No. The base 2.5 S is sedan-only; the hatchback starts at the Select Sport.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Mazda for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 Mazda3: Pricing and Packaging (Nov 3, 2026) — Mazda USA Newsroom (news.mazdausa.com)

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