Used 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Sport

$12,980

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Key Features

Mileage

0

Drivetrain

FWD

Engine

2L I4

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

MPG

28 / 38

Color

Soul Red Metallic / Black

Title

Clean

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The Car Dad

358 B Yolanda Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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Dealer Description

I'm convinced that Mazdas are better than both Toyotas and Hondas, and the only reason that you haven't heard that before is that they're marketing budget is too small. These cars are just as (if not more) reliable than the other big Japanese brands, and they're much more fun to drive! I sold Mazdas at a new car dealer for a couple years almost a decade ago, and every single person I've ever talked to that owned or owns a Mazda3 specifically either loved it and regrets that they don't have it or currently loves it and won't get rid of it unless they have to for life reasons. For instance, this is a one owner car with a great maintenance history recorded on the CARFAX with no accidents or damage reported, and our mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with the car. Heck, even the CARFAX has a purple badge that says "Good news! This vehicle is expected to have low risk of repair and average repair costs." Of course, if you look closely at the pictures, you may see a few scars in the paint, but that's not unexpected after 99,000 miles on the road, so I can't truly say this car is perfect, but I absolutely have no compunction about telling you that the only reason you're even seeing this listing is because I personally don't need a car right now (I would've bought this one). There are two probable reasons that the previous owner traded this one in: 1. It's almost to 100k miles, and tons of people trade there car in around that mile marker. If this is why, I'd bet the owner bought another Mazda! 2. Something in their life changed and they needed a bigger car. Mazda3s are compact, and getting kids or pets in and out all the time gets rough fast. Anyways, beyond my own personal desire to own a Mazda3 as my next car, this thing is statistically phenomenal. It has a small but powerful engine, a SKYACTIV 2.0L inline 4 cylinder that produces 155 horsepower and 150 ft-lbs of torque, which combined with the rest of the SKYACTIV technology makes this car incredibly peppy both from a dead stop and while whipping around the corners. SKYACTIV is Mazda's suite of incredible engineering that makes the car simultaneously lighter and safer than most comparable cars. All together the SKYACTIV tech lets this car zoom getting an efficient 28 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. And as for safety, it's 5 stars across the board from the NHTSA, a top safety pick from the IIHS crash tests, and just as importantly gets a superior rating for crash prevention! And dude, this color red is the PERFECT shade of red for a car. It's not muted, it's not dull, and it's also not overly flashy or screaming "pull me over!" like some red colors do. A perfect blend of deep and vibrant, the color is (in my opinion) accurately designated "Soul Red Metallic" and man does that paint color match the title! If you think I'm overreacting, or if you've never heard that Mazda is such a stellar brand, stop by and take a look at this car! I'd love to talk to you about it.

Features & Options

  • Bluetooth
  • iPod/iPhone integration
  • USB input
  • HD radio
  • Touch screen display
  • Voice operated controls
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Rearview camera system
  • Child safety door locks
  • LATCH system for child seats
  • Pre-collision warning system
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks
  • Keyless entry
  • Push-button start
  • Cruise control
  • Traction control
  • Stability control
  • Hill holder control

Vehicle History Report

VIN: 3MZBN1U76JM174982

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Seller Details

Listed 11/22/2025

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The Car Dad

358 B Yolanda Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Phone

707-494-3259

Email

thecardad@yourcardad.com

Location

Contact Seller

Th

The Car Dad

358 B Yolanda Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by the seller.

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