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2010 Mazda 3 Pricing Announced!

Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by DeuxEx3 in Mazda3 Guide, What's Hot

Earlier today Mazda USA announced pricing for the 2010 Mazda 3 with the least expensive Mazda 3, equipped with a manual transmission, coming in at $355 more than its comparable first gen predecessor and ringing in at $15,045. Upper level Mazda 3i trims will cost a few thousand more as the Mazda 3i Touring sedan, complete with auto transmission, DSC and Bluetooth®, will be priced from $18,350.

The 2010 Mazda 3s sedan will start at $19,540 while the hatchback will be about $500 more. Mazda revealed more details about their in-car options as well by adding a 4.1-inch monochromatic information display that will display car audio/iPod information, trip data and car alerts. The 2010 Mazda 3s trims will have the exclusive technology package as an option alongside the more familiar Moonroof/6-CD/Bose Sound System package that will be available on both Mazda 3i and Mazda 3s trim levels.

The Technology Package adds advanced keyless entry, push-button start, compact full-color navigation system, Sirius satellite radio and permieter alarm to the Mazda 3s for $1,195.

All said, the fully loaded 2010 Mazda 3s GT sedan will cost $240 less than the 2009 Mazda 3s GT sedan. See the full press release below for more tidbits and details:

IRVINE, Calif., February 17, 2009 – In an economy where value-for-dollar is more important than ever, the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 proves that good things do come in small packages – and can be affordable too.  Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing for its much-anticipated sport compact.  Starting at just $15,045, the entry-level 2010 MAZDA3, equipped with manual transmission, is priced just $355 more than the outgoing model.

The 2.0-liter MAZDA3 i Touring 4-door with automatic transmission, which is expected to remain the volume-leader model, will be priced at $18,350 and includes key features such as standard Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone and audio capability and hands-free operation.  And with fuel economy up to 25/33 mpg (city/highway) – a 10 percent improvement in highway fuel economy – the MAZDA3 i Touring costs less at the pump too.

Starting at just $19,540 for the 4-door and $20,030 for the 5-door, the 2.5-liter MAZDA3 s Sport with automatic transmission adds 17-inch alloy wheels and a Multi-Information Display (MID) with 4.1-inch monochromatic screen that conveys MP3 and i-Pod program information, trip data including fuel economy, plus various maintenance and alert messages.  And, like all Mazdas, the new 2.5-liter engine has plenty of Zoom-Zoom – a must for an eco-conscious driving enthusiast.  The 2.5-liter engine pushes out 167 horsepower and 168 lb.-ft. of torque – 13 more horsepower and 18 more lb.-ft. of torque than the 2.3-liter it replaces – yet maintains a competitive fuel economy of 22/29 (city/highway).

New packages for the 2010 model include a Technology package and the Moonroof/six CD changer/BOSE ® Audio package.

Available on both s models, the Technology package includes advanced keyless entry, push-button start, a compact full-color navigation system, Sirius satellite radio with six months of free service and a perimeter alarm – all for $1,195.

The Moonroof/six CD changer/ BOSE® Audio package is available on the MAZDA3 i Touring and both s models.  In addition to a moonroof and six CD changer, the package adds BOSE® Centerpoint surround sound – a five-channel surround system engineered cooperatively with BOSE® that enhances the listening experience thanks to a digital amplifier, noise cancellation technology and 10, strategically placed, premium speakers.  Priced at just $1,395, the Moonroof/six CD changer/ BOSE® Audio package is a must for audiophiles.

Offering more features, functionality, and power than a comparably equipped outgoing 2009 model, when it’s all said and done, a fully loaded 2010 MAZDA3 s Grand Touring 4-door is $240 less.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts, accessories and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers.  Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.