Key Figures
- Price range in Canada: $20,500 to $37,100
- Price range in the United States: $20,650 to $34,495
- Three engine choices with output ranging from 155 to 250 horsepower.
- Combined fuel economy: 7.6 L/100 km to 8.9 L/100 km, 26 to 31 mpg.
The 2021 Mazda3 is a compact car available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, the latter being known as the Mazda3 Sport.
A new turbocharged 2.5L inline-four engine is offered in the uplevel Mazda3 trims for 2021, which develops 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, or 250 hp and 320 lb.-ft. when it runs on premium 93-octane fuel. Most variants of the compact car are equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5L four, which generates 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet, while certain base trims rely on a 2.0L four with 155 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. In Canada, a six-speed manual can be fitted to certain trim levels, and only one Mazda3 Sport variant offers one, while the rest of the lineup gets a six-speed automatic transmission
The Canadian-market 2021 Mazda3 is offered in GX, GS and GT and GT Turbo trim levels, with a few option packages among them. There’s also a 100th Anniversary Edition for both the sedan and the hatchback, which is loaded with equipment and features the turbocharged engine.
A front-wheel drivetrain is standard, while AWD is available as an option, and required with the turbocharged engine. The U.S.-market Mazda3 is available in the base 2.0 sedan with the smaller engine, along with 2.5 S, Select, Preferred, Premium, 2.5 Turbo and 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trims.
Depending on trims and option packages, the 2021 Mazda3 can be equipped with a power sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, an intelligent key, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, head-up display as well as a Mazda Connect infotainment system with 8.8-inch display, an 8-speaker Mazda Harmonics or 12-speaker Bose stereo in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
The usual slew of advanced safety features are standard or optional as well, such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection front and rear, a surround view camera system, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, automatic high beams and traffic sign recognition.
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2021 Mazda3 Pricing In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Freight & PDI | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | $20,500 | $1,750 | $22,250 |
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $21,800 | $1,750 | $23,550 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | $22,900 | $1,750 | $24,650 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $24,500 | $1,750 | $26,250 |
| GS Luxury Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $26,400 | $1,750 | $28,150 |
| GS AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $26,500 | $1,750 | $28,250 |
| GS Luxury Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $28,400 | $1,750 | $30,150 |
| GT | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $28,500 | $1,750 | $30,250 |
| GT Premium Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $30,200 | $1,750 | $31,950 |
| GT Premium Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $32,200 | $1,750 | $33,950 |
| GT Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $32,900 | $1,750 | $34,650 |
| GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $34,600 | $1,750 | $36,350 |
| 100th Anniversary Edition | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $36,100 | $1,750 | $37,850 |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | $21,500 | $1,750 | $23,250 |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $22,800 | $1,750 | $24,550 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | $24,200 | $1,750 | $25,950 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $25,500 | $1,750 | $27,250 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | $26,100 | $1,750 | $27,850 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $27,400 | $1,750 | $29,150 |
| Sport GS AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $27,500 | $1,750 | $29,250 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $29,400 | $1,750 | $31,150 |
| Sport GT | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $29,500 | $1,750 | $31,250 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | $29,900 | $1,750 | $31,650 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $31,200 | $1,750 | $32,950 |
| Sport GT Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $33,200 | $1,750 | $34,950 |
| Sport GT Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $33,900 | $1,750 | $35,650 |
| Sport GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $35,600 | $1,750 | $37,350 |
| Sport 100th Anniversary Edition | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $37,100 | $1,750 | $38,850 |
2021 Mazda3 Pricing In The United States
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Destination & Handling | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $20,650 | $995 | $21,645 |
| 2.5 S | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $21,650 | $995 | $22,645 |
| Select | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $22,850 | $995 | $23,845 |
| Select AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $24,250 | $995 | $25,245 |
| Preferred | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $24,500 | $995 | $25,495 |
| Preferred AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $25,900 | $995 | $26,895 |
| Premium | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $27,000 | $995 | $27,995 |
| Premium AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $28,400 | $995 | $29,395 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $30,050 | $995 | $31,045 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $32,600 | $995 | $33,595 |
| Sport 2.5 S | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $22,650 | $995 | $23,645 |
| Sport Select | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $23,850 | $995 | $24,845 |
| Sport Select AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $25,250 | $995 | $26,245 |
| Sport Preferred | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $25,500 | $995 | $26,495 |
| Sport Preferred AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $26,900 | $995 | $27,895 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $28,000 | $995 | $28,995 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | $28,000 | $995 | $28,995 |
| Sport Premium AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $29,400 | $995 | $30,395 |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $31,050 | $995 | $32,045 |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | $33,900 | $995 | $34,895 |
2021 Mazda3 Powertrains In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GS Luxury Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GS AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GS Luxury Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GT | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GT Premium Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GT Premium Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| GT Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| 100th Anniversary Edition | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GT | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GT Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport GT Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| Sport GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| Sport 100th Anniversary Edition | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| * 227 hp @ 5,000 / 310 lb.-ft. @ 2,000 with regular fuel |
2021 Mazda3 Powertrains In The United States
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 1,998 | 155 @ 6,000 | 150 @ 4,000 |
| 2.5 S | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Select | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Select AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Preferred | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Preferred AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Premium | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Premium AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| Sport 2.5 S | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Select | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Select AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Preferred | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Preferred AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport Premium AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 186 @ 6,000 | 186 @ 4,000 |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | 2,488 | 250 @ 5,000* | 320 @ 2,500* |
| * 227 hp @ 5,000 / 310 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm with regular fuel |
2021 Mazda3 Fuel Economy In Canada
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 8.7 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| GX | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.4 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 8.7 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| GS | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| GS Luxury Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| GS AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| GS Luxury Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| GT | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| GT Premium Package | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| GT Premium Package AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| GT Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| 100th Anniversary Edition | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Sport GX | Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 8.6 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Sport GS | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Sport GS AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.5 | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Sport GS Luxury Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.5 | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Sport GT | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Sport GT Premium Package | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Sport GT Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 9.5 | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Sport GT Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Sport GT Turbo Premium Package AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Sport 100th Anniversary Edition | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 10.1 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
2021 Mazda3 Fuel Economy In The United States
| Trim Level | Body Style | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Sedan | 2.0L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 |
| 2.5 S | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 |
| Select | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 |
| Select AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| Preferred | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 |
| Preferred AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| Premium | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 |
| Premium AWD | Sedan | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Sedan | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 |
| Sport 2.5 S | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| Sport Select | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| Sport Select AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| Sport Preferred | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| Sport Preferred AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| Sport Premium | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed manual | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 |
| Sport Premium AWD | Hatchback | 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 |
| Sport 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | Hatchback | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 6-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 |
2021 Mazda3 Competition
The 2021 Mazda3 competes with the following models in the compact car category:
Honda Civic, Honda Insight, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai IONIQ, Kia Forte, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, Subaru WRX, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta.
