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Mazda Mazda3 keeps an estimated 65% of its recent market value after 5 years — #135 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mazda Mazda3 retains an estimated 65% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #135 of 530 cars we track. That is 5 points above the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mazda Mazda3 sheds about 12% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $25,335 it falls to around $16,543 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,792, about $4.82 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Mazda Mazda3 bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 65% of its recent market value after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #135).
From about $25,335 when new it drops to roughly $16,543 after five years — a loss near $8,792 (65% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.