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2008 Mazda Mazda3
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$13,895 - $24,155
Original MSRP:
$13,022 - $22,590
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Review
The 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is a family sedan or wagon that comes in 8 different trim levels ranging from the I Sport to the s Grand Touring. The Mazda MAZDA3 is either a 4 or 5 door sedan that carries 5 passengers. The i Sport 4-Door is comes with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 148-hp engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission, however; a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door comes with a customary 2.3-liter, I4, 156-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission and optional 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
Standard features on the MAZDA3 s Grand Touring (which may be standard or optional on other trims) include - pre-wiring, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, remote releases, remote controls, keyless entry, stereo with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, anti-lockout, tinted glass, front air dam, rear spoiler, folding and power adjustable exterior mirrors, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate controls, rear HVAC, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats with seat height adjust, lumbar support, heated front seats, leather interior, automatic headlights and fog lights.
Premium upgrades include a navigational aid, a CD changer, a power sunroof, valet lockout, universal garage door opener, remote ignition, sunshade, bumper step-up and a compass.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is $13,895.
Standard features on the MAZDA3 s Grand Touring (which may be standard or optional on other trims) include - pre-wiring, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, remote releases, remote controls, keyless entry, stereo with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, anti-lockout, tinted glass, front air dam, rear spoiler, folding and power adjustable exterior mirrors, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate controls, rear HVAC, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats with seat height adjust, lumbar support, heated front seats, leather interior, automatic headlights and fog lights.
Premium upgrades include a navigational aid, a CD changer, a power sunroof, valet lockout, universal garage door opener, remote ignition, sunshade, bumper step-up and a compass.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is $13,895.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 10V374000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | AUG 12, 2010 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Number of Units Affected | 215,000 |
| Summary | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequence | POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DUE TO SHORT SUPPLY OF PARTS, THE FIRST PHASE OF MAILING OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 AND THE SECOND PHASE MAILING WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BE COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500. |
| Notes | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Models & Prices
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Man i Sport *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | $13,895 | $13,022 | $213 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man i Sport | $13,995 | $13,115 | $214 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport | $14,895 | $13,954 | $228 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Sport *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Auto i Sport *Ltd Avail* | $14,795 | $13,861 | $226 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring *Ltd Avail
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man i Touring *Ltd Avail | $16,255 | $15,222 | $248 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring *Ltd Avail* | $17,155 | $16,061 | $262 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring Value
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man i Touring Value | $16,595 | $15,539 | $254 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto i Touring Value | $17,495 | $16,379 | $267 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s Sport *Ltd Avail* | $17,435 | $16,322 | $266 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s Sport *Ltd Avail* | $17,925 | $16,779 | $274 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s Sport *Ltd Avail* | $18,385 | $17,209 | $281 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s Sport *Ltd Avail* | $18,875 | $17,666 | $288 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s Sport | $17,535 | $16,416 | $268 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s Sport | $18,025 | $16,873 | $275 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s Sport | $18,485 | $17,302 | $282 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s Sport | $18,975 | $17,759 | $290 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Touring *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s Touring *Ltd Avail* | $18,425 | $17,246 | $281 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s Touring *Ltd Avail* | $18,425 | $17,246 | $281 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail* | $19,375 | $18,132 | $296 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s Touring *Ltd Avail* | $19,375 | $18,132 | $296 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s Touring | $18,525 | $17,339 | $283 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s Touring | $18,525 | $17,339 | $283 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s Touring | $19,475 | $18,225 | $297 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s Touring | $19,475 | $18,225 | $297 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s GT *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s GT *Ltd Avail* | $19,895 | $18,617 | $304 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s GT *Ltd Avail* | $19,895 | $18,617 | $304 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s GT *Ltd Avail* | $20,845 | $19,502 | $318 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s GT *Ltd Avail* | $20,845 | $19,502 | $318 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Man s Grand Touring | $20,295 | $18,990 | $310 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring | $20,295 | $18,990 | $310 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Auto s Grand Touring | $21,245 | $19,875 | $324 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring | $21,245 | $19,875 | $324 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Mazdaspeed3 Sport*Ltd Avail* | $22,340 | $20,898 | $341 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Man Mazdaspeed3 Sport | $22,440 | $20,991 | $342 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail*
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | $24,055 | $22,497 | $367 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazdaspeed3 GT
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Man Mazdaspeed3 GT | $24,155 | $22,590 | $368 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
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| 2-speed variable-intermittent front windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 2-speed variable-intermittent rain-sensing front windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Black roof molding | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black urethane front grille insert & trim | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color folding pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Body-color front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Body-color fuel door | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color grille bar | • | ||||||||||||||
| Body-color manual remote folding mirrors | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Body-color Mazdaspeed front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Body-color Mazdaspeed roof-end floating spoiler | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Body-color protective side moldings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color rear roof-mounted spoiler | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Body-color sport-type front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Body-color sport-type grille insert & trim | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Fixed-intermittent rear window wiper | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Fog lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Halogen headlights-inc: silver-color bezels, black housings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Halogen Xenon headlights-inc: auto on/off, silver-color bezels, black housings | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| LED taillights | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Side sill extensions | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Triple-H construction | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
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| (2) coat hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| (3) passenger assist grips | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/red stitching, audio & cruise controls | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | • | ||||||||||||||
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel w/audio controls | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| 4-function trip computer-inc: current fuel economy, average fuel economy, approximate distance-to-empty, average vehicle speed | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning-inc: pollen filter | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Aluminum pedals | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | • | |||||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (4) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | ||||||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: Bose sound system, 222-watt digital amplifier, (7) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | ||||||||||||||
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer-inc: Bose sound system, 222-watt digital amplifier, (7) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack | • | ||||||||||||||
| Auto climate control-inc: pollen filter | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Black gauges w/white lettering | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Black gloss-type finish trim-inc: center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel | • | ||||||||||||||
| Black gloss-type finish trim-inc: instrument panel insert, center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Cargo area light | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Cargo area light w/on/off switch | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Cargo management system | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Center console-inc: armrest lid/covered dual storage compartment, 12V auxiliary outlet | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cigarette lighter & ashtray w/illumination | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & front door pockets | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Cloth seat trim | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Delayed courtesy lights-inc: front map & dome | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Driver foot rest | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver illuminated window switch | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Driver side front seatback pocket | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver side storage bin | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front cupholders w/lids | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc: covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc: illuminated covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Electroluminescent gauges w/red & blue nighttime illumination | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Electroluminescent gauges-inc: red & blue nighttime illumination, white stylus | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Electroluminescent Mazdaspeed gauges | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Electroluminescent Mazdaspeed gauges w/white stylus | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Engine immobilizer anti-theft system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front side window demisters | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear carpet floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Front/rear Mazdaspeed floor mats | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Front/rear outboard adjustable headrests | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Full cargo area trim | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Full carpeting | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Gauge illumination dimming control button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Illuminated locking glove box | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: coolant temp gauge, speedometer, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, outside temp | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather seat trim | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Lighting-inc: front map lights, dome light, ignition keyhole | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Manual driver seat height adjustment w/adjustable lumbar support | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Mazdaspeed door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & front door pockets | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Molded cloth headliner | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Parking brake w/bright release button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Parking brake w/silver release button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Piano black instrument panel trim insert | • | ||||||||||||||
| Piano black trim-inc: instrument panel insert w/Mazdaspeed logo, center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Piano black trim-inc: instrument panel insert, center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Pwr door locks w/2-stage unlocking, central locking | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Pwr driver seat w/adjustable lumbar support | • | ||||||||||||||
| Pwr windows w/drivers 1-touch down feature | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear heater ducts | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defogger | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Reclining sport-type front bucket seats | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Reclining sport-type heated front bucket seats | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Red nighttime illuminated gauges & controls | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Remote keyless illuminated entry w/answer back feature, panic button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood, trunk | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Removable rigid cargo cover | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Roof-mounted aerodynamic short antenna | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Roof-mounted mast-type antenna | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Satellite radio compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Scuff plates w/Mazdaspeed metal insert | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Silver finish sport-type trim-inc: instrument panel insert, center console, steering switch bezel, pwr window switch panel | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Synthetic leather door trim-inc: front/rear bottle holders & front door pockets | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Theft-deterrent security system w/alarm | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Tilt/telescopic steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Trunk lid opener cancel system (trunk latch type) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Unique Mazdaspeed black alcantara seat trim | • | ||||||||||||||
| Unique Mazdaspeed black cloth seat trim | • | • | |||||||||||||
| Unique Mazdaspeed black leather seat trim | • | ||||||||||||||
| Urethane scuff plates | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Warning lights-inc: brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| Warning lights-inc: brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, ABS, cruise control on | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Warning lights-inc: brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, cruise control on | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
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| 15" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| 17" x 6.5" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| 18" x 7.0" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT) | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| 2.3L DISI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine w/balance shafts | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 2.3L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing (VVT), balance shafts | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| 4-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & manual mode | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| 5-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & manual mode | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Aluminum alloy engine block | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Electro-hydraulic pwr assist steering (EHPAS) system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front independent MacPherson strut sport suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Front independent MacPherson strut suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Limited slip differential | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Mazda torque management system | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Mazdaspeed front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Mazdaspeed pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| P195/65HR15 all-season tires | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| P205/50VR17 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| P205/55HR16 all-season tires | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| P215/45YR18 summer tires | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Rear independent E-type multi-link sport suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Rear independent E-type multi-link suspension w/coil springs | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Sport-tuned exhaust w/bright tip | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Stainless steel exhaust-inc: manifold, main silencer, pipe, single outlet w/bright tip | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| T115/70D15 temporary spare tire | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| T125/70D16 temporary spare tire | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| T125/70D17 temporary spare tire | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Underhood insulator pad | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Variable pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts for all positions | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-mph bumpers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Crashable brake pedal | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front seat mounted side-impact air bags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Front/rear side curtain air bags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Front/rear side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Single-type horn | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Trunk entrapment release system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS, FRONT SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR CURTAINS PKG -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | • | ||||||||||||||
| ABS, FRONT SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR CURTAINS PKG -inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (REQ: AC1 Air Conditioning) | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| AIR CONDITIONING -inc: pollen filter, outside temp | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| BLACK LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 1MC Moonroof Pkg) (N/A w/CDC CD Changer) | • | ||||||||||||||
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM | • | ||||||||||||||
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM (REQ: 2MC Moonroof Pkg) | • | ||||||||||||||
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription | • | ||||||||||||||
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription (REQ: 2MC Moonroof Pkg) | • | ||||||||||||||
| PWR SLIDING MOONROOF & IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER PKG -inc: interior sunshade | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| PWR SLIDING MOONROOF & IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER PKG -inc: interior sunshade | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| PWR SLIDING MOONROOF, IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER & BOSE AUDIO PKG -inc: interior sunshade, equalizer, (6) door speakers, pwr woofer | • | ||||||||||||||
| PWR SLIDING MOONROOF, IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER & BOSE AUDIO PKG -inc: interior sunshade, equalizer, (6) door speakers, pwr woofer | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PZEV EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Required in CA, MA, ME, NY, VT* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEARL PAINT CHARGE | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| DOOR EDGE GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (PIO) | • | • | • | • | |||||||||||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/COMPASS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/HOMELINK (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| FOG LIGHTS | • | ||||||||||||||
| FOG LIGHTS (REQ: AC1 Air Conditioning) (PIO) | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| FRONT AIR DAM | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| FRONT/REAR MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER (N/A w/1MC Moonroof Pkg) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER (N/A w/2MC Moonroof Pkg) (PIO) | • | • | |||||||||||||
| IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER (PIO) | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 1MC Pwr Sliding Moonroof & In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Pkg) | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 1MC Pwr Sliding Moonroof & In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Changer Pkg) | • | • | • | ||||||||||||
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 2MC Pwr Sliding Moonroof, In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer & Bose Audio Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||||||||||||||
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 2MC Pwr Sliding Moonroof, In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Changer & Bose Audio Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||||||||||||||
| PEARL SATIN FUEL-FILLER DOOR (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER STEP PLATE (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| REAR LIP SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| REAR WING SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| REMOTE ENGINE START (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| SIDE SILL EXTENSIONS (PIO) | • | • | |||||||||||||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6-month subscription (N/A w/1NV Navigation System) *N/A in AK or HI* (PIO) | • | • | |||||||||||||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6-month subscription *N/A in AK or HI* (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION ADJUSTMENT Options
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.9 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - | 10.9 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - | 12.6 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.4 x - TBD - | 10.4 x - TBD - | 10.4 x - TBD - | 10.4 x - TBD - | 10.4 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Engine
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 144 @ 6500 | 144 @ 6500 | 144 @ 6500 | 144 @ 6500 | 144 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 151 @ 6500 | 263 @ 5500 | 263 @ 5500 | 263 @ 5500 | 263 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 149 @ 4500 | 280 @ 3000 | 280 @ 3000 | 280 @ 3000 | 280 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 177.4 | 177.4 | 177.4 | 177.4 | 177.4 | 177.6 | 177.6 | 177.6 | 177.6 | 177.6 | 177.6 | 176.8 | 176.8 | 176.8 | 176.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 | 103.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
Fuel Tank
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
Suspension
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut, | MacPherson Strut, | MacPherson Strut, | MacPherson Strut, |
| Suspension Type - Rear | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link | E-type Multi-link, | E-type Multi-link, | E-type Multi-link, | E-type Multi-link, |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | Sport | Sport | Sport | Sport |
Tires
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P205/50VR17 | P205/55HR16 | P205/55HR16 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P205/50VR17 | P205/55HR16 | P205/55HR16 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P205/50VR17 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 | P215/45YR18 |
Transmission
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 94.3 | 95.3 | 95.3 | 95.3 | 95.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 54.0 |
Weight Information
| Man i Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Sport | Sport *Ltd Avail* | i Touring *Ltd Avail | i Touring Value | s Sport *Ltd Avail* | s Sport | s Touring *Ltd Avail* | s Touring | s GT *Ltd Avail* | s Grand Touring | Mazdaspeed3 Sport *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 Sport | Mazdaspeed3 GT *Ltd Avail* | Mazdaspeed3 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2780 | 2780 | 2811 | 2780 | 2780 | 2906 | 2906 | 2906 | 2906 | 2906 | 2906 | 3153 | 3153 | 3153 | 3153 |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Safety Features
Safety Features
| Single-type horn |
| Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist |
| Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc: crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors |
| Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH) |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Crashable brake pedal |
| Front/rear side-impact door beams |
| Trunk entrapment release system |
| 5-mph bumpers |
| Front seat mounted side-impact air bags |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS) |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
