2013 Mazda 3 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Mazda 3 get?

The 2013 Mazda 3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Q: How much is a 2013 Mazda 3 worth?

Comparable 2013 Mazda 3 listings run roughly $5,200–$16,500, typically around $9,607 (from 19 vehicles).

2013 Mazda 3 at a glance

Combined23–28 mpg

Typical price$9,607

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

2013 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 2013 Mazda 3 worth?

Low

$5,200

Typical price

$9,607

High

$16,500

From 19 comparable 2013 Mazda 3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,900

Total$18,025

Per mile$0.24

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 ($9,607) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,704), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.