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Mazda Mazda3 Sedan keeps an estimated 64% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #245 of 684 cars VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan retains an estimated 64% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #245 of 684 cars we track. That is roughly in line with the 63% five-year average for Sedan in its class.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan sheds about 7% of its original MSRP in year one alone. From roughly $24,170 it falls to around $15,444 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,726, about $4.78 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Mazda Mazda3 Sedan bought at 4 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 about 64% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 684 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #245).
From about $24,170 it drops to roughly $15,444 after five years — a loss near $8,726 (64% retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.