- Mazda 3 insurance costs around $1,738 per year, $869 for a 6-month policy, or $145 per month.
- The Mazda 3 base 2.5 S trim level is the cheapest to insure at around $1,626 per year. The most expensive trim is the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback model at $1,854 per year.
- Out of 15 vehicles in the 2023 compact car segment, the Mazda 3 ranks seventh for insurance affordability.
How much does Mazda 3 insurance cost?
Mazda 3 car insurance rates average $1,738 a year for a policy that includes full coverage. Monthly insurance cost for a Mazda 3 ranges from $136 to $155, depending on the trim level.
Expect to pay around $66 less per year for Mazda 3 insurance compared to the overall average cost for the compact car segment, and $10 more per year than the all-vehicle national average cost of $1,728.
The following chart illustrates how average 2023 Mazda 3 insurance cost varies with changes in driver age and coverage deductibles.
What is the cheapest Mazda 3 insurance?
The cheapest Mazda 3 car insurance can be found on the base 2.5 S at around $1,626 per year. The second cheapest model to insure is the 2.5 S Hatchback at $1,654 per year.
For better-equipped Mazda 3 trim levels, the three most expensive models to insure are the Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Hatchback, the 2.5 S Turbo Premium Plus, and the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback trim levels all at an average rate of $1,854 per year.
An average driver can plan on budgeting between $136 to $155 per month for full coverage Mazda 3 insurance. It’s important to note, however, that rates can vary substantially based on factors like driver age, driver location, and any prior at-fault accidents or driving citations.
The rate table below details average yearly and semi-annual car insurance rates, plus a monthly budget figure, for each Mazda 3 model trim level.
| Mazda 3 Trim Level | Annual Policy | Six-Month Policy | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S | $1,626 | $813 | $136 |
| 2.5 S Hatchback | $1,654 | $827 | $138 |
| 2.5 S Select | $1,662 | $831 | $139 |
| 2.5 S Select Hatchback | $1,690 | $845 | $141 |
| 2.5 S Preferred | $1,700 | $850 | $142 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback | $1,724 | $862 | $144 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition | $1,734 | $867 | $145 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback | $1,752 | $876 | $146 |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback | $1,770 | $885 | $148 |
| 2.5 S Premium | $1,774 | $887 | $148 |
| 2.5 Turbo Hatchback | $1,818 | $909 | $152 |
| 2.5 S Turbo Premium Plus | $1,836 | $918 | $153 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback | $1,854 | $927 | $155 |
Where does Mazda 3 insurance cost rank?
The Mazda 3 ranks seventh out of 15 total comparison vehicles in the small car segment. It costs an average of $1,738 per year to insure, while the category median cost is $1,804 annually, a difference of $66 per year.
When the Mazda 3 is compared to other small cars, insurance costs $34 less per year than the Honda Civic, $38 more than the Toyota Corolla, $56 more than the Nissan Sentra, and $240 less than the Hyundai Elantra.
The table below shows how the average car insurance cost for a Mazda 3 compares to the entire small car segment. Also included is the insurance cost difference between each model and the Mazda 3.
| Rank | Make/Model | Insurance Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru Impreza | $1,498 | -$240 |
| 2 | Volkswagen Jetta | $1,654 | -$84 |
| 3 | Nissan Sentra | $1,682 | -$56 |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | $1,700 | -$38 |
| 5 | Volkswagen Golf | $1,704 | -$34 |
| 6 | Toyota Prius | $1,706 | -$32 |
| 7 | Mazda 3 | $1,738 | -- |
| 8 | Honda Civic | $1,772 | $34 |
| 9 | Kia Forte | $1,778 | $40 |
| 10 | Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | $1,784 | $46 |
| 11 | Nissan Leaf | $1,826 | $88 |
| 12 | Nissan Versa | $1,932 | $194 |
| 13 | Hyundai Elantra | $1,978 | $240 |
| 14 | Toyota GR Corolla | $2,058 | $320 |
| 15 | Toyota Mirai | $2,248 | $510 |
A Mazda 3 has an average MSRP of $27,908, ranging from the cheapest 2.5 S model at $22,550 to the most expensive 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback costing $35,300.
The compact cars that have purchase prices closest to the Mazda 3 are the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta, and Toyota Corolla.
The next list takes those four models and compares them to the Mazda 3 for both average MSRP and the cost to insure for full coverage. Visit our car insurance rate comparisons index for a full list of our head-to-head insurance rate comparisons.
- Mazda 3 vs. Honda Civic – The average MSRP for a 2023 Mazda 3 is $1,479 cheaper than the Honda Civic, at $27,908 compared to $29,387. Buying car insurance for the Honda Civic costs an average of $34 more per year than the Mazda 3.
- Mazda 3 vs. Hyundai Elantra – For a new 2023 model, the MSRP for the Hyundai Elantra averages $1,951 less than the average MSRP for the Mazda 3 ($25,957 compared to $27,908). Expect to pay approximately $240 more annually for insurance on the Hyundai Elantra compared to a Mazda 3.
- Mazda 3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta – The average MSRP for a 2023 Mazda 3 is $2,593 more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta, at $27,908 compared to $25,315. Insurance for the Volkswagen Jetta costs an average of $84 less each year than the Mazda 3.
- Mazda 3 vs. Toyota Corolla – The 2023 Mazda 3 has an average MSRP that is $3,384 more expensive than the Toyota Corolla ($27,908 versus $24,524). Insurance on a Mazda 3 costs an average of $38 more every 12 months than the Toyota Corolla.
Does a newer model cost more to insure?
Forgoing new 2023 models and instead driving a used 2014 Mazda 3 could cut your insurance cost by $532 per year at a bare minimum.
The table below shows the average insurance policy premiums for a Mazda 3 for a range of model years and driver ages. Insurance rates range from a minimum of $1,078 for a 60-year-old driver rated on a 2014 Mazda 3 to the most expensive rate of $3,424 for a 20-year-old driver rated on a 2023 model.
| Model Year and Vehicle | Driver Age 20 | Driver Age 40 | Driver Age 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda 3 | $3,424 | $1,738 | $1,550 |
| 2022 Mazda 3 | $3,328 | $1,688 | $1,506 |
| 2021 Mazda 3 | $2,968 | $1,506 | $1,340 |
| 2020 Mazda 3 | $2,932 | $1,484 | $1,324 |
| 2019 Mazda 3 | $2,782 | $1,408 | $1,258 |
| 2018 Mazda 3 | $2,556 | $1,294 | $1,156 |
| 2017 Mazda 3 | $2,470 | $1,252 | $1,116 |
| 2016 Mazda 3 | $2,596 | $1,310 | $1,170 |
| 2015 Mazda 3 | $2,460 | $1,244 | $1,112 |
| 2014 Mazda 3 | $2,382 | $1,206 | $1,078 |
| 2013 Mazda 3 | $2,290 | $1,160 | $1,036 |
At some point down the road, the decision needs to be made to delete coverage for physical damage claims from a policy. As a Mazda 3 loses value as it ages, the cost required to keep physical damage insurance is more than the benefits provided by full coverage.
Dropping full coverage on an older Mazda 3 may save $598 per year, depending on where the physical damage deductibles were set and the age of the rated driver.
How much are Mazda 3 insurance rates for teens?
Average car insurance rates for teenage drivers on a 2023 Mazda 3 range from a low of $4,354 for insurance for a 19-year-old female driver to a high of $6,318 for insurance for a 16-year-old male driver. Older models can reduce this cost somewhat, as demonstrated in the chart below.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranked the Mazda 3 as one of the best small cars for teenagers. The chart below shows average car insurance rates for male and female drivers aged 16 to 19 when insured on a 2017 Mazda 3 with full coverage.
We used a 2017 Mazda 3 as the example vehicle for the chart above, but the IIHS article recommended the Mazda 3 back to the 2014 model year. That may be close to the point where full coverage can be eliminated entirely, since insuring for liability-only coverage is a good way to reduce the cost of insurance for teens.
Other insights about Mazda 3 insurance rates include:
- Increase physical damage deductibles to save money. Raising your policy deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $244 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $466 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Low deductibles will increase rates. Lowering your physical damage coverage deductibles from $500 to $250 could cost an additional $252 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $488 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Safe drivers have lower car insurance rates. At-fault accidents increase insurance cost, potentially by an extra $792 per year for a 30-year-old driver and even $528 per year for a 60-year-old driver.
- Young male drivers pay the highest rates. For a 2023 Mazda 3, a 20-year-old male driver receives an average rate of $3,424 per year, while a 20-year-old woman will get a rate of $2,564, a difference of $860 per year in favor of the women by a long shot. But by age 50, the cost for men is $1,582 and the rate for women is $1,550, a difference of only $32.
- As you get older, car insurance rates go down. The difference in insurance cost on a 2023 Mazda 3 between a 50-year-old driver ($1,582 per year) and a 30-year-old driver ($1,814 per year) is $232, or a savings of 13.7%.
- Earn policy discounts to save money. Discounts may be available if the policyholders belong to certain professional organizations, choose electronic billing, are loyal customers, are military or federal employees, or other policy discounts which could save the average driver as much as $294 per year on Mazda 3 insurance.
