How much does the 2003 Mazda Protege cost?

The 2003 Mazda Protege has a starting MSRP of $13,680, ranging up to $20,480 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes DX from $13,680; LX from $15,415; ES from $16,140; Base from $19,980.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Mazda Protege?

The 2003 Mazda Protege achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2003 Mazda Protege have?

The 2003 Mazda Protege offers up to 12.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2003 Mazda Protege come in?

The 2003 Mazda Protege is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2003 Mazda Protege

4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$13,680 – $20,480

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on DX

Total price (DX MSRP)

$13,680

Typical monthly

$271/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 2003 Mazda Protege trims

DX
MSRP
$13,680
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
135 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.9
Max towing
—
LX
MSRP
$15,415
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
135 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.9
Max towing
—
ES
MSRP
$16,140
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
135 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.9
Max towing
—
Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,980 – $20,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/27
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
160 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2003 Mazda Protege trim specifications
Spec	DX	LX	ES	Base2 configurations
MSRP	$13,680	$15,415	$16,140	$19,980 – $20,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/28	22/28	22/28	21/27
Horsepower	130 hp	130 hp	130 hp	170 hp
Torque	135 lb-ft	135 lb-ft	135 lb-ft	160 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.9	12.9	12.9	12.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: DXgas
LXgas
ESgas
Basegas
Fuel type: DXregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
ESregular unleaded
Basepremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: DXI4
LXI4
ESI4
BaseI4
Displacement: DX2 L
LX2 L
ES2 L
Base2 L
Horsepower: DX130 hp
LX130 hp
ES130 hp
Base170 hp
Torque: DX135 lb-ft
LX135 lb-ft
ES135 lb-ft
Base160 lb-ft
Transmission: DX5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
ES5-speed manual
Base5-speed manual
Drivetrain: DXfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive
ESfront wheel drive
Basefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: DXSedan
LXSedan
ESSedan
BaseSedan
Doors: DX4
LX4
ES4
Base4
Seating: DX5
LX5
ES5
Base5
Length: DX175.3 in
LX175.3 in
ES175.3 in
Base174.6 in
Width: DX67.1 in
LX67.1 in
ES67.1 in
Base67.1 in
Height: DX55.5 in
LX55.5 in
ES55.5 in
Base55.5 in
Wheelbase: DX102.8 in
LX102.8 in
ES102.8 in
Base102.8 in
Ground clearance: DX5.5 in
LX5.5 in
ES5.5 in
Base5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: DX12.9 cu ft
LX12.9 cu ft
ES12.9 cu ft
Base12.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: DX—
LX—
ES—
Base12.9 cu ft
Curb weight: DX2,634 lbs
LX2,634 lbs
ES2,634 lbs
Base2,843 lbs
Fuel tank: DX14.5 gal
LX14.5 gal
ES14.5 gal
Base14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: DX24
LX24
ES24
Base23
City MPG: DX22
LX22
ES22
Base21
Highway MPG: DX28
LX28
ES28
Base27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	DX	LX	ES	Base
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	130 hp	130 hp	130 hp	170 hp
Torque	135 lb-ft	135 lb-ft	135 lb-ft	160 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	175.3 in	175.3 in	175.3 in	174.6 in
Width	67.1 in	67.1 in	67.1 in	67.1 in
Height	55.5 in	55.5 in	55.5 in	55.5 in
Wheelbase	102.8 in	102.8 in	102.8 in	102.8 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.9 cu ft	12.9 cu ft	12.9 cu ft	12.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	12.9 cu ft
Curb weight	2,634 lbs	2,634 lbs	2,634 lbs	2,843 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	24	23
City MPG	22	22	22	21
Highway MPG	28	28	28	27

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2003 Mazda Protege FAQ

How much does the 2003 Mazda Protege cost?: The 2003 Mazda Protege has a starting MSRP of $13,680, ranging up to $20,480 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes DX from $13,680; LX from $15,415; ES from $16,140; Base from $19,980.
What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Mazda Protege?: The 2003 Mazda Protege achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2003 Mazda Protege have?: The 2003 Mazda Protege offers up to 12.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2003 Mazda Protege come in?: The 2003 Mazda Protege is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.