Trim Report

Mazda 3 Carbon2012

Includes:MAZDA3|Carbon
$22,800
Starting From
551
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 551 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $22,800
Max $44,289
From $22,800
(27d ago)
1 scout tracking 2012 Mazda 3

Carbon Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,000
$2K–$16K
119 listings136,345 avg miles
Carbon
From$22,800
551 listings|$23K–$44K
Grand Touring
From$5,999
72 listings|$6K–$21K
I
From$3,000
8 listings|$3K–$5K
Sport
From$7,500
73 listings|$8K–$20K
Touring
From$6,600
121 listings|$7K–$20K
i Grand Touring
From$3,998
90 listings|$4K–$21K
i SV
From$800
21 listings|$800–$16K
i Sport
From$725
212 listings|$725–$20K
i Touring
From$850
262 listings|$850–$17K
i Touring Value
From$2,995
10 listings|$3K–$11K
s
From$1,999
2,054 listings|$2K–$34K
s Grand Touring
From$1,100
80 listings|$1K–$18K
s Sport
From$1,895
1,455 listings|$2K–$32K
s Touring
From$2,495
24 listings|$2K–$18K

2012 Mazda 3 Carbon Pricing

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Where to Find Mazda 3 Carbon

Location data for all 2012 Mazda 3 trims combined

37States

Texas has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Mazda 3 trims

23–32mpg combined
·
20-28city
·
28-39hwy
·
$1,900-$2,650/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Mazda 3 ranges from 23 to 32 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
3 DI 4-Door - Automatic (S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city39 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 5-Door - Automatic (S6)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 4-Door - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$2,050/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 5-Door - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$2,050/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Automatic (S5)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Automatic (S5)
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2012 Mazda 3 Carbon FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Carbon compare to other Mazda 3 trims?

The Carbon occupies a distinct position in the Mazda 3 range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Mazda 3 Carbon?

Budget for standard Carbon maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mazda 3 Carbon?

For the Carbon, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Mazda 3 buyer's guide.

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