2011 Mazda MAZDA3 Consumer Discussions

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan - April lease [yoshimoto]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 26, 2011 5:52:46 PM

  Here you go yoshimoto. Mazda's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00095 and 60%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Help on negotiating for new Mazda3 with Edmunds' true market value info [mmm]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 22, 2011 2:16:15 PM

  When I hear Central KY, I think of Louisville...so I did a little searching in that area and found a dealer with some potential deals... It's called Oxmoor Mazda and located in Louisville, KY. They list new car inventory including 20+ 2011 i Touring 4-door AT models priced at $16,745! They should an MSRP or $19,745 and note a $3000 savings/discount below. TrueCar.com is showing a "Best Local Price" of $17,414 ... Read More

• My 2011 Mazda3 Hatchback experince

  Written by: joexmaspunk on Mar 19, 2011 8:31:04 PM

  I have wanted a Mazda3 hatchback ever since I saw them first came out. I like the new model (I like the toothless smile) and researched other cars around that price range for about 6 months. The M3-hb was for me. So at the start of March 10th, I was planning to get one. Here in my hometown, we have one Mazda dealership. The closest is in Abilene 90 miles away. ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda3 touring lease [hypnotics]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 17, 2011 5:02:31 PM

  I certainly do hypnotics. Mazda's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 Touring Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00131 and 59%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda 3 Rattles, Bumps, and Squeaks

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 Rear End Clunking [mazda3mistake]

  Written by: m3touring on Mar 16, 2011 7:33:21 AM

  Hi mazda3mistake, The clunking problem you have sounds pretty severe. The noise that some Mazda3 owners (both hatch and sedan), such as myself, were describing sounded more like a minor "tick" or metallic tap than a "clunk". One thing you could do, to make the sound more audible, would be to drive with the rear seats folded down (with radio off, windows up, etc.) Better yet, have your friend drive your ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [kp3406]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 10, 2011 4:14:20 PM

  You guys are right, I believe that Mazda only adds 1%, not 2% like most banks add to residual values when converting hem for leases with only 12,000 miles per year. Sorry for the confusion. Generally speaking, the money factor is the most important number to pay attention to because dealers usually cannot alter banks' residuals. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [quicksilver111]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 10, 2011 4:13:07 PM

  Hey quicksilver111. Mazda did eliminate the $400 cash incentive when it introduced some volume-based cash incentives for dealers. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [quicksilver111]

  Written by: kp3406 on Feb 28, 2011 11:14:01 AM

  I am currently having the same issue with residual being 1% lower - but I think the dealer cannot mess with the residual, that is fixed by mazda, so I don't think they are trying to trick you there... Also, I got my purchase price as the best truecar.com price in my area, and I think those already low prices factor in any type of cash incentive that might apply already ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Re: Mid-sized cars seem too big lately [lilengineerboy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 29, 2011 4:10:44 PM

  "I am very excited about the new Focus, the Mazda3 (excepting the smiley front end)...." The 2012 Mazda will be getting a facelift and the smiley-face front-end will be toned down substantially!!! I was ready to pull the trigger on a 2011 Mazda3 s Sport 5-door, but I've decided to hold off and see how the 2012 're-fresh' turns out first.

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Manual, price on 10-28-2010

  Written by: slavuta on Oct 28, 2010 2:02:00 PM

  This is what we paid for our Mazda3s, right? So here we go. Did everything over the phone and internet for 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Manual with no extra options. In the end, driving away with it for $18,000 including dealer fee, 6% tax, registration and tags in PA. So, I would say, the price of the car itself is $16,800. But... But it is including $500 Mazda loyalty discount because ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: MF and residual for mazda 3 hatchback models [kp3406]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 13, 2011 4:13:15 PM

  Hi kp3406. Mazda's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 Hatchback Sport with 10,000 miles per year are .00079 and 65%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a Hatchback Touring are .00079 and 62%. The numbers for the Hatchback Grand Touring are .00079 and 62%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [bmack11]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 3, 2011 4:36:45 PM

  I completely understand, bmack11. I was just outside salting my steps...again. Mazda's February lease program is exactly the same as its January program was. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [witeoutrules]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 3, 2011 4:35:56 PM

  Hi witeoutrules. Mazda's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00102 and 61%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00112 and 60%. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $400 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 MZ3 s 4-door Grand Touring- been on lot for over 9mos- how low $???

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 30, 2011 9:57:54 AM

  A dealer here in the Atlanta area has one remaining 2010 Mazda3 s Grand Touring 4-door in stock and they've had it on the lot for at least 10 months! Mazda increased the base price of this model from $21,500 to $21,645 as of 04/01/2010 and this car has the $21,500 base price. It also has the door-mounted rearview mirrors with the turn-signal flasher built-in, which was included on early production ... Read More

• Re: Pricing a 2011 s Sport hatchback; freight question, too [pupcrazy]

  Written by: gogiboy on Sep 17, 2010 6:58:13 PM

  "And this has happened at 2 Mazda dealerships -- they add the freight costs in like that? Went to a different car manufacturer to compare its "version" of the Mazda3 hatchback and that freight was already accounted for in the MSRP." Did you try Fitzgerald Automall? They are much more upfront with their pricing and are in the DC area. Go to www.fitzmall.com. I have no connection to the dealership and ... Read More

• Pricing a 2011 s Sport hatchback; freight question, too

  Written by: pupcrazy on Sep 14, 2010 7:39:56 AM

  D.C.-area dealer's first offer for model with automatic transm and the moonroof/cd changer option only: $21,488 plus tax/tags/title/AND freight. Clearly high for the first "negotiation" out of the gate, I believe. And this has happened at 2 Mazda dealerships -- they add the freight costs in like that? Went to a different car manufacturer to compare its "version" of the Mazda3 hatchback and that freight was already accounted for in the ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [bmack11]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 11, 2011 5:34:56 PM

  No problem bmack11. Mazda's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 i Sport with 12,000 miles per year are .00102 and 64%, respectively. I believe that Mazda is currently providing a $400 cash incentive on leases of this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 i with the moon and tune option [hackattack5]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 8, 2011 9:11:50 PM

  Pricing may vary by state/region, so where you live may be different from the following amounts that I pulled using my zip code (Atlanta area)- 2011 Mazda3 i Touring 4-door (assuming 5-speed manual) w/ Bose/Moonroof Package Sticker Price- $20,290 Best Local Price (TrueCar.com) - $18,153 ($2137 total discount)* * $500 Marketing Support (Dealer Cash) is included in this total 2011 Incentives available- 0.9% APR for 60 months + $400 Bonus Cash- ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 iSport Auto [bmack11]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 22, 2010 5:12:27 PM

  Hi bmack11. According to the latest information that I have seen, Mazda's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 i Sport with 12,000 miles per year are .00136 and 66%, respectively. I believe that Mazda is currently providing a $400 cash incentive and waiving the first month's payment on leases of this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing ... Read More

Mazda3 vs Honda Civic

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 vs Civic, vs Corolla [aviboy97]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 3, 2010 10:22:03 AM

  While the Mazda3 i SV may be as rare as unobtainium, per the Mazda USA web site, it does in fact have "Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)" Safety feature listed as standard equipment.

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 vs Civic, vs Corolla [autonomous]

  Written by: backy on Nov 2, 2010 7:09:43 PM

  Not Hyundai, not yet anyway. ESC is still missing (not even an option) on Elantra GLS sedan, and the Accent. That will change when the redesigns for those cars come to the US in the next few months. Toyota, VW, and Mazda are far ahead of Honda and Hyundai here--all of their cars offered in the US have standard ESC, I think--even the lowly Yaris and Mazda2.

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 vs Civic, vs Corolla [aviboy97]

  Written by: autonomous on Nov 2, 2010 2:35:14 PM

  Hyundai and Mazda pretty much offer it standard across their whole line. Does the base 2010 Mazda3 sedan or hatchback include stability control? In Canada, these are not included in the GX, optional on the GS, and included in the GT.

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 vs Civic, vs Corolla [slavuta]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Nov 2, 2010 10:33:50 AM

  I'm pretty surprised that the Civic does not have stability control standard. Hyundai and Mazda pretty much offer it standard across their whole line.

• 2011 Mazda3 vs Civic, vs Corolla

  Written by: slavuta on Oct 28, 2010 2:43:34 PM

  Guys, last weekend had chance to drive these 3 cars and also Prius, Altima and Fit. Yea, those were my choices. Fit disqualified because it had uncomfortable seats. I liked the Prius but it is over-hyped and too expensive and I will never recover the cost on gas savings especially since I drive HWY 90%. Altima is beauty but its options packaged in complex packaging system where it is easy to ... Read More

GTI vs Mazda3

• Re: GTI vs Mazda3 [buffy22]

  Written by: jbbrow00 on Oct 18, 2010 1:06:56 PM

  I had a 2010 GTI and it didn't feel real solid and the turbo had some lag. I had an APR chip job done and that helped some but the car just didn't feel right. I bought a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 and it is significantly better. Solid as a rock and if you can shift properly, torque steer seldom comes into play. For quality, content and value the Mazda is head and ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Money Factors/Residuals [mrbucket]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 8, 2010 3:08:26 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, mrbucket. Mazda's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Sedan with an automatic transmission and 15,000 miles per year are .00232 and 63%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 Mazda3 s Sport Sedan AT are .00232 and 66%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences ... Read More

• Re: August Money Factors/Residual Mazda 3s Sport [renny13]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 8, 2010 3:10:57 AM

  Hello Brian. Here's the latest info for you. Mazda's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2011 Mazda3s Sedan Sport with 12,000 miles per year are .00246 and 75%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Mazda3 lease [aviboy97]

  Written by: ike3 on Sep 2, 2010 10:24:26 AM

  aviboy97....Do such deals even exist for Mazda 3i touring edition in sedan version? $1500. below invoice? Of course this likely won't apply to 2011 models at this point. Which dealer would even come close in offering this in the NorthEast USA or in the south Florida market?

• Re: Need help on a 2010 Mazda 3 HB 5 Dr [rcx4]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jun 21, 2010 2:53:03 AM

  I'm sure there will be some incentives after 6/30/10 to help move more 2010 models before the 2011s roll in. But there's no guarantee that one of those incentives will be the current 0% APR for 60 months! Selection of color/option combos will also be more limited two months from now, which is a drawback. The GT 5-door w/ AT, Tech Pkg and Bose/Moonroof Pkg isn't the easiest car to locate ... Read More

• Re: ...reading tea leaves and questions [josephandrews2]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 10, 2010 8:02:39 PM

  The '10 Mazda was introduced when...late spring-early summer '09? (1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market? The 2010 model was introduced earlier in the year than the normal early fall (Sept/Oct, give or take a month) model year change. It's a common practice for a redesigned model. The 2009 model had an abbreviated model year as a result. Most likely, the 2011 will ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• The Sky is Blue [autonomous]

  Written by: autonomous on Oct 8, 2009 2:43:06 PM

  From a Mazda Press Release for the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show "Mazda SKY-G is a next-generation direct injection gasoline engine with significantly improved fuel economy and output performance due to enhanced thermal efficiency. ... Specifically, fuel economy and torque are improved by approximately 15 percent compared to Mazda’s current 2.0-liter engine. This was achieved by adopting next-generation fuel injectors and a highly functional variable valve timing mechanism. The engine enables fuel ... Read More

• Mazda2 coming to Canada!

  Written by: autonomous on Apr 16, 2009 2:16:08 PM

  A followup to my earlier posting referring to the Mazda2. In today's Globe and Mail, Jeremy Cato talking to Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi at the New York Auto Show said: " ... he dropped a bombshell, an exclusive for The Globe and Mail: The Mazda2, a slick little subcompact sold in Europe and Asia, is coming to Canada. "I've just decided," Yamanouchi said. He would not confirm a launch date, but ... Read More