Mazda Mazda3 Insurance Cost

Full coverage for a Mazda Mazda3 costs about $1,630 a year ($136/month) by our estimate — ▲ +3% versus the average vehicle, ranking 155th cheapest of 310 current models.

Mazda Mazda3 exterior (photo from Wikimedia Commons)
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These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Mazda Mazda3 insurance cost at a glance

Full coverage
$1,630
$136/mo · $1,335–$1,920
Minimum liability
$675
$56/mo
Segment
Compact car
Gasoline
HLDI collision losses
104
Average (100 = avg)
NHTSA overall
★★★★★
2026 model year

These figures assume a driver in their 30s with a clean record, 7,500–12,000 miles a year, $500 deductibles and national-average base rates, for the 2026 model year. Our vehicle data covers the 2005–2026 model years of the Mazda Mazda3.

Estimated Mazda Mazda3 premium by coverage level (national average rates)
Coverage levelWhat it includesPer yearPer monthTypical range
State minimum liability Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. $675 $56 $550–$795
Standard liability (100/300/100) Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. $975 $81 $800–$1,150
Full coverage Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. $1,630 $136 $1,335–$1,920

What drives the cost of insuring a Mazda Mazda3

The strongest predictor of what insurers charge for a specific model is its claims history. HLDI publishes relative insurance losses for recent models (2022-2024), where 100 is the average of all passenger vehicles. The Mazda Mazda3's results put our vehicle factor at 1.10× for liability, 1.03× for collision and 0.87× for comprehensive.

HLDI relative insurance losses — Mazda 3 (Small Four-door cars)
CoverageIndexRatingWhat it measures
Collision104AverageDamage to this car in crashes; driven by repair costs and crash frequency
Comprehensive87Better than averageTheft, vandalism, glass, weather and animal damage
Property damage liability116Worse than averageDamage this car does to other vehicles and property
Bodily injury liability116Worse than averageInjuries to people in other vehicles (claim frequency)
Personal injury protection120Worse than averageInjuries to occupants of this car (claim frequency)
Medical payments107Worse than averageInjuries to occupants of this car (claim frequency)
HLDI results by body style / drivetrain (4)
VariantCollisionComprehensiveProp. damageBodily injury
Mazda 310487116116
Mazda 3 hatchback957610092
Mazda 3 4WD1109297—
Mazda 3 hatchback 4WD1079289—
  • Repair and parts costs: Compact car — mainstream parts availability keeps repairs moderate.
  • Safety: 5-star NHTSA overall rating (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 5★) — better occupant protection lowers injury-claim costs.
  • Recalls & complaints: 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints across its latest three model years. Recalls don't change premiums directly, but open recalls should be fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 trims and configurations (2026)

Higher trims with bigger engines, all-wheel drive or more technology usually cost more to repair or replace, which raises collision and comprehensive premiums.

ConfigurationDriveEngineMPG (comb.)
3 4-Door 2WDFWD2.5L 4-cyl30
3 4-Door 4WD4WD2.5L 4-cyl29
3 4-Door 4WD4WD2.5L 4-cyl Turbo27
3 5-Door 2WDFWD2.5L 4-cyl29
3 5-Door 4WD4WD2.5L 4-cyl28
3 5-Door 4WD4WD2.5L 4-cyl Turbo26

Mazda Mazda3 insurance cost by model year

Older model years cost less to insure for full coverage because the car is worth less, so collision and comprehensive payouts are smaller. Liability costs stay about the same.

Model yearEnginesDriveMPGEst. full / yr
20262.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–30$1,630
20252.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–31$1,600
20242.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–31$1,565
20232.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–31$1,535
20222.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–31$1,505
20212.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo4WD, FWD26–31$1,475
20202.5L 4-cyl4WD, FWD27–30$1,445
20192.5L 4-cyl4WD, FWD27–30$1,415
20182.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD28–32$1,380
20172.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD28–32$1,350
20162.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD29–33$1,320
20152.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD29–33$1,315
20142.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD30–33$1,315
20132.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD23–32$1,315
20122.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD23–32$1,315
20112.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD23–28$1,315
20102.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cylFWD24–28$1,315
20092.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cylFWD24–27$1,315
20082.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cylFWD24–27$1,315
20072.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl TurboFWD21–27$1,315

Mazda Mazda3 insurance cost by state

The same car can cost very different amounts to insure depending on where it is garaged. Select a state for its rules and city-level costs.

StateFull coverageMinimumvs. national
Alabama$1,405$525−14%
Alaska$1,425$685−13%
Arizona$1,705$725+5%
Arkansas$1,415$490−13%
California$1,595$625−2%
Colorado$1,825$715+12%
Connecticut$1,745$780+7%
Delaware$1,840$880+13%
District of Columbia$2,050$815+26%
Florida$2,365$1,180+45%
Georgia$2,040$955+25%
Hawaii$1,120$475−31%
Idaho$1,100$440−33%
Illinois$1,405$545−14%
Indiana$1,150$445−29%
Iowa$1,080$340−34%
Kansas$1,275$440−22%
Kentucky$1,370$580−16%
Louisiana$2,255$865+38%
Maine$1,030$465−37%
Maryland$1,835$825+13%
Massachusetts$1,605$650−2%
Michigan$1,770$840+9%
Minnesota$1,340$515−18%
Mississippi$1,540$580−6%
Missouri$1,465$560−10%
Montana$1,270$430−22%
Nebraska$1,275$440−22%
Nevada$1,905$950+17%
New Hampshire$1,155$440−29%
New Jersey$1,990$1,025+22%
New Mexico$1,450$570−11%
New York$2,205$1,020+35%
North Carolina$1,200$490−26%
North Dakota$1,010$305−38%
Ohio$1,155$445−29%
Oklahoma$1,445$515−11%
Oregon$1,480$685−9%
Pennsylvania$1,410$465−13%
Rhode Island$1,985$900+22%
South Carolina$1,755$805+8%
South Dakota$1,195$345−27%
Tennessee$1,340$495−18%
Texas$1,910$760+17%
Utah$1,495$715−8%
Vermont$1,040$350−36%
Virginia$1,400$685−14%
Washington$1,430$645−12%
West Virginia$1,340$480−18%
Wisconsin$1,100$410−33%
Wyoming$1,225$355−25%

Mazda Mazda3 insurance by driver profile

Estimated annual Mazda Mazda3 premium by driver (national average rates)
DriverMinimumStandardFull coverageFull / month
Teen driver (18, own policy) $1,850 $2,680 $4,480 $373
Young adult (22) $1,075 $1,560 $2,605 $217
Adult in their 30s $675 $975 $1,630 $136
Adult in their 50s $620 $895 $1,500 $125
Senior (72) $755 $1,090 $1,825 $152
30s, one at-fault accident $975 $1,415 $2,360 $197
30s, DUI on record $1,245 $1,805 $3,015 $251

Mazda Mazda3 vs. rivals

ModelFull coverage / yrHLDI collisionHLDI comprehensiveComparison
Mazda Mazda3$1,63010487—
Honda Civic$1,79012188—
Toyota Corolla$1,70510289—
Toyota Prius$1,595118104—

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Frequently asked questions

How much is insurance for a Mazda Mazda3?

We estimate about $1,630 a year ($136 a month) for full coverage and $675 for state-minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record at national-average rates. That is 3% more than the average vehicle.

Is the Mazda Mazda3 expensive to insure?

HLDI insurance-loss data rates it at 104 for collision and 87 for comprehensive losses (100 = average of all vehicles), meaning collision losses are average.

Which state is cheapest to insure a Mazda Mazda3?

North Dakota has the lowest estimate (about $1,010 a year for full coverage) and Florida the highest (about $2,365).

What is the Mazda Mazda3's NHTSA safety rating?

The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA crash testing. Better crash protection can lower injury-claim costs.

Is the Mazda Mazda3 cheaper to insure than the Honda Civic?

By our estimate the Mazda Mazda3 costs about $1,630 a year versus $1,820 for the Honda Civic, making it the cheaper of the two to insure.

How much is Mazda Mazda3 insurance for a teen driver?

An 18-year-old on their own full-coverage policy would pay about $4,480 a year at national-average rates by our estimate.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.