Auto loans: 2006 Mazda 3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2006 Mazda 3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2006 Mazda 3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $13.95 | $14.57 | $15.19 |
2006 Mazda 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2006 Mazda 3
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2006 Mazda 3
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2006 Mazda 3 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2006 Mazda 3? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the 3
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
The numbers in plain words
It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 8.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 26 litres. Every 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Size and space
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 481 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the 3 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2006 Mazda 3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2006 Mazda 3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Mazda 3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Mazda 3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Mazda 3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2006 Mazda 3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2006 Mazda 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2006 Mazda 3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.