Buying GuideCompact:Mazda3- $14,490 base MSRPOnce again, the Mazda3 takes the Statesman compact car of the year.' Since its redesign in 2004, no other car in this segment offer the level of refinement and performance that Mazda does with the Mazda3.' Starting at around $14,490, the Mazda3 is comparable in price to popular competitors such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, with a much smoother powertrain.