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2021 Mazda CX-3

1 trim · 2 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$14,901

2 for sale · Starting MSRP $20,790 – $22,190

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

Mazda CX-3 for sale

2 live listings from $14,901 · median $15,391

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Mazda CX-3? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

$20,790

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Purchase information

Based on Sport

Total price (Sport MSRP)

$20,790

Typical monthly

$412/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Mazda CX-3 trims

  • MSRP
    $20,790
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/34
    Horsepower
    148 hp
    Torque
    146 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    42.7
    Max towing
  • MSRP
    $22,190
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/32
    Horsepower
    148 hp
    Torque
    146 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    42.7
    Max towing

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Sport FWDgas
Sport AWDgas
Fuel type
Sport FWDregular unleaded
Sport AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders
Sport FWDI4
Sport AWDI4
Displacement
Sport FWD2 L
Sport AWD2 L
Horsepower
Sport FWD148 hp
Sport AWD148 hp
Torque
Sport FWD146 lb-ft
Sport AWD146 lb-ft
Transmission
Sport FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Sport AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Sport FWDfront wheel drive
Sport AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
Sport FWDSUV
Sport AWDSUV
Doors
Sport FWD5
Sport AWD5
Seating
Sport FWD5
Sport AWD5
Length
Sport FWD168.3 in
Sport AWD168.3 in
Width
Sport FWD69.6 in
Sport AWD69.6 in
Height
Sport FWD60.7 in
Sport AWD60.7 in
Wheelbase
Sport FWD101.2 in
Sport AWD101.2 in
Ground clearance
Sport FWD6.1 in
Sport AWD6.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Sport FWD17.8 cu ft
Sport AWD17.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Sport FWD42.7 cu ft
Sport AWD42.7 cu ft
Max payload
Sport FWD989 lbs
Sport AWD996 lbs
Curb weight
Sport FWD2,851 lbs
Sport AWD2,994 lbs
Fuel tank
Sport FWD12.7 gal
Sport AWD11.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Sport FWD31
Sport AWD29
City MPG
Sport FWD29
Sport AWD27
Highway MPG
Sport FWD34
Sport AWD32

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2021 Mazda CX-3 FAQ

How much does the 2021 Mazda CX-3 cost?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 has a starting MSRP of $20,790, ranging up to $22,190 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Sport from $20,790. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $14,901.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Mazda CX-3?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2021 Mazda CX-3 have?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 offers up to 42.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-3 safe?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2021 Mazda CX-3 come in?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is available in 1 trim (2 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.