2025 Mazda 3 Sedan: The Most Premium Small Car??

The most affordable crossover in the Mazda lineup, the 3 Sedan, poses a unique option as a competitor to both mainstream and luxury sub-compact SUVs, as the 3 Sedan gives luxury and performance for a fraction of the price. With some updates for 2025, this article will cover the spec breakdowns of the 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan but be sure to watch the video below for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

Select Sport+ adds Alexa built in
Premium models get new Mazda Online Navigation

Trims and Pricing

MSRP for FWD models unless noted

2.5 S: $23,950

Select Sport: $24,690

Preferred: $26,340

Carbon AWD: $29,410

Carbon Turbo AWD: $32,100

2.5T Premium Plus AWD: $35,800

The base trim lowers in price by a little bit for this year, while all other see about a $350 increase.

Air Ball and Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk: Even for less than $30,000 the cabin is very luxurious materials wise

Air Ball: We wish Mazda would add in a better screen and hybrid technology

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The 3 doesn’t gain any huge design elements for this year. It retains its very sporty, yet refined, exterior design that many have always loved. Do note that the Turbo models will add some nicer finishes. Additionally, Mazda still offers the 3 Sedan if you’d like to further increase your practicality or get a manual transmission.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard with LEDs \| Turbo Models: Upgraded Unit
Fog Lights	Not Available
Wheels	16-18-inch alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	Standard BSM \| Select+: Heating \| Gloss Black on Carbon/Turbo Models
LED Taillights	Standard
Dual-Exhaust Outlets	Standard
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all 3 Sedan Models
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Traffic Sign Recognition	Turbo Premium Plus

When it comes to the Interior, the 3 Sedan will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry	Select+
Seat Materials	Cloth, Leatherette, or Leather Available
Seat Adjustment	S/Select: Manual \| Preferred+: 8-way Power with memory
Push Button Start	Standard
Gauge Cluster	Standard: 7-in digital display
Steering Wheel	Select+: Leather Wrapped \| Turbo Models: Heating
Head-Up Display	Standard on Premium+ Models
Wireless Charging	Preferred+
360 Degree Camera	Turbo Premium Plus Exclusive
2-Zone Climate Controls	All but Base S Model
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Preferred+ \| Ventilated Seats: None
Audio System	Standard: 6-Speakers \| Carbon Trims: 8-Speakers \| Turbo Premium Plus: 12-Speaker Bose Audio
Screen	Standard: 8.8-inch non-touchscreen Turbo Models: 10.25-inch display with limited touchscreen capability for Android Auto and CarPlay New Alexa Integration added on Select Sport+
Moonroof	Preferred+

The rear of the 3 Sedan will be comfortable and still plush despite its price point.

Rear Amenities
Rear Vents and USBs	Only on upper trim levels
Heated Rear Seats	None

For in depth details on the 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

There are still distinct engine options for the 3 Sedan, depending on your need for speed:

2.5S:

2.5L I-4: 191 hp | 186 lb.ft
Paired with 6-Speed Automatic

2.5 Turbo:

2.5L Turbo I-4: 250 hp | 320 lb.ft
Paired with 6-Speed automatic
Power figures with 93 Octane fuel

FWD or AWD is available on most Mazda 3 Sedan models. The fuel economy for each model is listed below, as rated by the EPA:

2.5 FWD: 27/37/31

2.5 AWD: 26/35/30

2.5T AWD: 23/32/27

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan helpful! For a more detailed first look of the 3 Sedan, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan? Let us know in the comments!