2011 Mazda 3 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Mazda 3 get?

The 2011 Mazda 3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Q: How much is a 2011 Mazda 3 worth?

Comparable 2011 Mazda 3 listings run roughly $6,500–$13,500, typically around $10,253 (from 13 vehicles).

2011 Mazda 3 at a glance

Combined23–28 mpg

Typical price$10,253

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Mazda 3 MPG & running costs

Combined23–28 mpg

City23 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,625

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Mazda 3 worth?

Low

$6,500

Typical price

$10,253

High

$13,500

From 13 comparable 2011 Mazda 3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,200

Total$19,325

Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,253) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,036), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.