2025 Mazda3 Hatchback Trims Comparison

Shoppers looking for a sporty and modern compact five-seater passenger car will find that the latest 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback ticks most boxes, even when compared with competitors like the Subaru Impreza.

Read on, as our article shares in some detail what each of the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trim levels offers prospective owners.

What Are the Different 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback Trims?

2.5 S 

The new entry-level 2.5 S is available from $24,950 MSRP and features a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter SKYACTIV four-cylinder producing 191 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 189 pound-feet of torque @4,000 rpm paired with a SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission and FWD.

Despite its entry-level status, the 2.5 S will impress shoppers with its extensive list of interior and exterior equipment.

The 2.5 S offers standard exterior features that include:

• Auto on/off LED headlights with automatic high beams
• LED daytime running lights
• Body-colored dual folding power side mirrors
• Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
• Rear window wiper
• Front grille in gloss Black finish
• LED combination tail lights 
• A rear roof spoiler in a Black finish
• 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels finished in silver metallic

All 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trim levels offer interiors with exceptional build quality and the use of decidedly upmarket materials and finishes. Standout features of the Mazda3’s cabin are:

• Power windows with a one-touch up/down feature
• 7-inch LCD Meter Display
• Trip computer with resettable odometer, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
• Manual air conditioning
• Remote keyless entry system
• Push-button start
• Black cloth seats 
• Power door locks - speed-sensitive auto door locks
• Urethane-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise control switches
• Manual day/night rearview mirror 
• Electronic parking brake 
• Front map lights and cargo area light
• Vinyl-covered sun visors with extensions
• Glove compartment
• Front center console armrest with covered storage compartment
• Front door storage pockets with bottle holders
• Front passenger-side seat back pocket
• Cargo cover
• Overhead console with sunglasses holder

Infotainment equipment sees the fitment of the standard 8.8-inch infotainment display with Mazda Connect and a Command Controller rotary knob. Further features of the infotainment system are:

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Six-speaker Mazda Harmonics audio system
• Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
• Radio Broadcast Data System program information
• SMS text message audio delivery and reply
• Dual Type-C USB inputs

Safety and Drivers Assistance features include:

• Dual front airbags
• Front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Side-impact air curtains 
• Driver's and front passenger's knee airbags
• Automatic emergency braking 
• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning 
• Lane-keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control with Mazda's stop-and-go system (Mazda Radar Cruise Control) 
• Driver attention monitoring
• Blind-spot monitoring

The 2.5 S is available in three exterior color options.

2.5 S Select Sport

At a starting $25,990 MSRP, the 2.5 S Select Sport adds to the entry trim 2.5 S specs further exterior appointments that now include:

• Black dual folding heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signal 
• 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels finished in black metallic

The interior gets enhanced features inclusive of:

• Dual-zone air conditioning
• Mazda's advanced keyless entry system
• Rear center armrest with cup holders
• Overhead console with sunglasses holder
• Black leatherette-trimmed sports seats
• leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector
• Driver- and passenger-side illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors

The 2.5 S Select sport trim and up gains built-in Alexa functionality and is available in six exterior colors.

2.5 S Preferred

With a starting MSRP of $27,690 MSRP, the 2.5 S Preferred trim adds to the features list of the two lower 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trims further exterior upgrades such as:

• Body-colored dual folding heated power side mirrors with turn signals and memory positioning
• Power sliding-glass moonroof with a one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
• 18-inch alloy wheels finished in gray metallic

The cabin of the 2.5 S Preferred adds the following upgrades :

• Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power-adjustable lumbar support and 2-position memory 
• heated front seats. 

The seating is upholstered in two leatherette trim colors, black or greige. 

2.5 S Carbon Edition

Buyers looking for exclusivity in the looks department should consider the 2.5 S Carbon Edition, only available in a polymetal gray metallic exterior paint finish. 

Starting at $30,560 MSRP, owners get a Mazda iACTIV AWD drivetrain and will get to appreciate the following exclusive appointments: 

• 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic finish

• Red leather-trimmed sports seats 
• Eight-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics 
• HD Radio
• Wireless charger

2.5 S Premium

The 2.5 S Premium starts at $30,650 MSRP, with FWD, and adds to the specs of the 2.5 S Preferred the following exterior items:

• Signature LED headlights
• Signature LED combination tail lights
• Roof-mounted "shark fin" antenna
• 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic finish

Interior enhancements for this 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trim level include:

• Leather-trimmed sports seats in black or red
• Bose 12-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and AudioPilot
• Aluminum speaker grille
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
• Mazda Online Navigation System with Off-road Navigation
• Windshield-projected full-color Active Driving Display
• Traffic Sign Recognition

Buyers of the 2.5 Premium can pick from a lineup of six exterior colors.

2.5 Carbon Turbo

The 2.5 Carbon Turbo is an impressive 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trim level with an MSRP of $33,250, offering a turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm and 320 pound-feet of torque @ 2500 rpm, Mazda’s AWD system, and an exclusive Zircon Sand Metallic exterior paint finish.

Interior upgrades on the Carbon Turbo are such as:

• Terracotta leatherette-trimmed sports seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Paddle shifters 

The infotainment screen now has a 10.25-inch full-color center display; however, the Mazda Online Navigation System with Off-road navigation is not available.

2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

The top-of-range 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus may set buyers back $36,950 MSRP; however, the ultimate trim features exterior items such as:

• Signature LED headlights
• Windshield wiper de-icer 
• Black aero rear roof spoiler
• Black front air dam and black front air guides

The interior adds:

• Perforated leather-trimmed sports seats in black or red
• Bose 12-speaker premium audio system. 
• Mazda Online Navigation System with Off-road Navigation 
• Windshield-projected full-color active driving display 
• Traffic sign recognition 

Find Your 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback at Seacoast Mazda

Contact Seacoast Mazda in Portsmouth, NH, to test drive and experience the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback trim levels for yourself.

Our dedicated sales team is ready to assist you, whether you're looking for a brand-new Mazda model, a certified pre-owned example, or need guidance with your Mazda lease. We will help you every step of the way in your next Mazda purchase.

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