---
title: "2018 Mazda3 Starts at $18,095"
description: "Mazda's handsome compact car gets lots of new features, even on base models."
date: "2017-08-02"
modified: "2017-08-02"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/13147/2018-mazda3-starts-at-18095"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "2018 Model Year"
  - "3"
  - "compact"
  - "Compact Cars"
  - "mazda"
  - "pricing"
  - "sheet/metal"
---

# 2018 Mazda3 Starts at $18,095

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Mazda USA [announced ](<https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/2018-mazda3-pricing/>)pricing and options for the 2018 Mazda3 on Wednesday and appears to be most proud of the abundance of features on its basic trim.

The Mazda3 will get 3 trim levels, including the base Sport, mid-tier Touring, and fully-loaded Grand Touring models. All trims will get Mazda's trick [G-Vectoring](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/10520/mazda-g-vectoring-system-explained>) system and Smart City Brake Support and will come in both a sedan and five-door hatchback with a choice of Mazda's SKYACTIV-MT or SKYACTIV-DRIVE transmissions. Owners can choose from three colors, including Soul Red Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Machine Gray Metallic.

The Mazda3 Sport starts at $18,095 and gets a seven-inch MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system, push-button start, keyless entry, power mirrors/windows, cloth seats, and Bluetooth phone integration. Customers can opt for the $1000 Sport Preferred Equipment package for alloy wheels, heated mirrors, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, and a better interior trim.

The Mazda3 Touring might be a better buy, starting at $20,090 at getting a 29-horsepower bump to 184 horses and a 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine. The Touring trim also gets synthetic leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, full power interior, dual-zone climate control, premium audio options, plus all features from the Sport's Equipment package.

Mazda's $23,145 Grand Touring trim gets a full leather interior, Head-Up Display, LED lighting, and a package that includes Mazda's full host of safety assists and more.

The 2018 Mazda3 is available in some dealerships now and across the U.S. later this month.

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