2026 Mazda3 · Trims · 2.5 S Preferred

What is the 2026 Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred?

The third-cheapest of the Mazda3's six trims in our data. The 2.5 S Preferred starts at $28,640 as a Hatchback, or $27,290 as a Sedan. On price, it sits between the 2.5 S Select Sport ($26,840) and the 2.5 S Carbon Edition ($30,965).

Our Mazda3 data has all six U.S. 2026 names, their 11 body/ combinations and . It doesn't have other and markets, paint and interior choices, port/dealer , incentives and accessory-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Where the 2.5 S Preferred sits

Every 2026 Mazda3 trim in our data by starting price, each as a Hatchback.

  1. 2.5 S$25,650
  2. 2.5 S Select Sport$26,840
  3. 2.5 S Preferred$28,640
  4. 2.5 S Carbon Edition$30,965
  5. 2.5 S Premium$31,650
  6. 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$38,090

The 2.5 S Preferred as it comes

Before any options as a Hatchback.

Engine
Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder · 186 hp
Transmission
Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic with Sport mode
Wheels
18-inch Gray Metallic alloy wheels · hatchback
Tires
215/45R18 all-season tires
Seats
Black leatherette seats · Greige also available on Preferred sedan
Center display
8.8-inch center display

Also standard: Heated seats · Keyless entry

One step up: the 2.5 S Carbon Edition

The 2.5 S Carbon Edition costs $2,325 more. Our Mazda3 data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What is the 2.5 S Carbon Edition? →2.5 S Preferred vs 2.5 S Carbon Edition →

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The 2.5 S Preferred Hatchback, as it comes

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2.5 S Preferred

Hatchback

2026 2.5 S Preferred5.5″ CLEARANCE107.3″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS

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  • No AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Surround camera
  • No Bose audio
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Six-speed automatic · Sport mode
Torque
186 lb-ft
City / hwy
26 / 34 mpg
Seats
Black leatherette seats · Greige also available on Preferred sedan
Rear legroom
35.1″ driver side · 34.4″ passenger side
Tires
215/45R18 all-season tires
Center display
8.8″ · wired phone connection
Touch function
Commander control · no touch display
Audio
Eight-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio
Roof
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Camera
Rear camera
Ground clearance
5.5″ · unladen
Driver assistance
Radar cruise with Stop and Go · driver supervision
Rear seats
60/40 folding bench · five seats in two rows
Fuel tank
13.2 gal

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Lower starting price than the Mazda3

2026 Mazda3: $24,650

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Mazda3: 2.5 S · Sedan.

Higher available horsepower than the Mazda3

2026 Mazda3: 227 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Mazda3

2026 Mazda3: 30 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.