Trim Report

Mazda 3 Carbon2012

Includes:MAZDA3|Carbon
$19,995
Starting From
708
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 708 active dealer listings as of

Min $19,995
Max $37,199
From $19,995
Fresh

Carbon Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$15K
143 listings135,490 avg miles
Carbon
From$19,995
708 listings|$20K–$37K
Grand Touring
From$7,999
85 listings|$8K–$23K
Sport
From$6,795
84 listings|$7K–$25K
Touring
From$6,278
158 listings|$6K–$22K
i Grand Touring
From$3,900
81 listings|$4K–$18K
i SV
From$2,900
30 listings|$3K–$20K
i Sport
From$2,109
218 listings|$2K–$29K
i Touring
From$1,050
315 listings|$1K–$25K
i Touring Value
From$4,300
8 listings|$4K–$6K
s
From$2,495
1,994 listings|$2K–$34K
s Grand Touring
From$2,000
75 listings|$2K–$17K
s Sport
From$1,000
1,564 listings|$1K–$33K
s Touring
From$3,950
26 listings|$4K–$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

36States

Texas has the most inventory at 15%, with options spread across 36 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
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$1,350-$1,900/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~$1,350/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 5-Door - Automatic (S6)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 4-Door - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
3 DI 5-Door - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Automatic (S5)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Automatic (S5)
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
3 - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/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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