2012 Mazda 3 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Mazda 3 get?

The 2012 Mazda 3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Q: How much is a 2012 Mazda 3 worth?

Comparable 2012 Mazda 3 listings run roughly $5,395–$15,800, typically around $10,935 (from 19 vehicles).

2012 Mazda 3 at a glance

Combined23–28 mpg

Typical price$10,935

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

2012 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 2012 Mazda 3 worth?

Low

$5,395

Typical price

$10,935

High

$15,800

From 19 comparable 2012 Mazda 3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,600

Total$19,725

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 ($10,935) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,326), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.