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.

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.

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.

2021 Mazda CX-3

1 trim · 2 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$20,790 – $22,190

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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

MSRP by trim

$20,790

Starting MSRP

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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Mazda CX-3 trims

Sport FWD
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
—
Sport AWD
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
—

Compare 2021 Mazda CX-3 trim specifications
Spec	Sport FWD	Sport AWD
MSRP	$20,790	$22,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	29/34	27/32
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	42.7	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

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Sport FWD	Sport AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft	146 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5
Seating	5	5
Length	168.3 in	168.3 in
Width	69.6 in	69.6 in
Height	60.7 in	60.7 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in	101.2 in
Ground clearance	6.1 in	6.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	17.8 cu ft	17.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	42.7 cu ft	42.7 cu ft
Max payload	989 lbs	996 lbs
Curb weight	2,851 lbs	2,994 lbs
Fuel tank	12.7 gal	11.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	29
City MPG	29	27
Highway MPG	34	32