Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 Mazda Mazda3?
Original MSRP
$18,895
When new
Fair market price
$10,332
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$8,563
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $9,488 · 75th $13,399 · MSRP $18,895
Spread of current 2016 Mazda Mazda3 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
36
out of 100
moderate leverage
~32 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
32days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 Mazda Mazda3 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$17,383–$18,139
Estimated dealer invoice — about $18,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| i Sport | $9,884 | $18,895 | $17,383–$18,139 |
| i Touring | $10,311 | $21,795 | $20,051–$20,923 |
| i Grand Touring | $11,221 | $22,545 | $20,741–$21,643 |
| s Grand Touring | $12,500 | $25,445 | $23,409–$24,427 |
| s-touring | — | $24,795 | $22,811–$23,803 |
- i Sport
- $9,884
- i Touring
- $10,311
- i Grand Touring
- $11,221
- s Grand Touring
- $12,500
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Campaign 19V272000 · 04/04/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
Campaign 16V684000 · 22/09/2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.
Campaign 16V685000 · 23/09/2016
PARKING BRAKE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Campaign 17V393000 · 22/06/2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
Campaign 15V621000 · 02/10/2015
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Campaign 23V487000 · 14/07/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 Mazda Mazda3?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $10,332, within a typical market range of $9,488 to $13,399.
Is the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $18,895, so a fair used price is roughly $8,563 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Mazda Mazda3?
There are about 32 days of national market supply for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3?
Negotiating leverage rates 36/100 (moderate). ~32 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Mazda Mazda3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $17,383–$18,139 — its $18,895 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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