Automotive shoppers have a plethora of choices for the increasingly popular subcompact crossover segment, but a model that stands out from the pack is the wonderful 2019 Mazda CX-3, with its athletic design, impressive driving dynamics, high-level safety, and a multitude of premium features and advanced technologies. The 2019 Mazda CX-3 is offered in three grades: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. We highlight their differences in this 2019 Mazda CX-3 trim comparison.
The Mazda CX-3 Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring grades all come equipped with the sophisticated SKYACTIV®-G 2.0-liter engine. Mated to the SKYACTIV®-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission, it delivers 148 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. All of the grades come standard with G-Vectoring Control for excellent handling and offer a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Mazda CX-3 is efficient as well, with an estimated fuel economy of 29 city/34 hwy mpg for the front-wheel drive models and 27 city/32 hwy mpg for the all-wheel drive models.
The CX-3 Sport grade is the best value choice, with a starting price of $20,390 MSRP (FWD)/$21,790 MSRP (AWD) and many standard features. This includes a rear roofline spoiler, the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system, Smart City Brake Support, the Multifunction Commander Control, Push-Button Start, and a rearview camera.
| CX-3 Sport | CX-3 Touring | CX-3 Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| $20,390 MSRP(FWD)/$21,790 MSRP (AWD) | $22,475 MSRP (FWD)/$23,875 MSRP (AWD) | $25,745 MSRP (FWD)/$27,145 MSRP (AWD) |
| MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System | Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | Bose® 7-speaker Audio Sound System |
| G-Vectoring Control | Heated Front Seats | Power Moonroof |
| Smart City Brake Support | Automatic Climate Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control |
Moving up the trim lineup, the CX-3 Touring grade has a starting price of $22,475 MSRP (FWD)/$23,875 MSRP (AWD). In addition to the features in the CX-3 Sport, the CX-3 Touring has heated side mirrors, heated front seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic climate control, the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
If you desire the best that the Mazda CX-3 has to offer, then we encourage you to get the Grand Touring grade, which has a starting price of $25,745 MSRP (FWD)/$27,145 MSRP (AWD). In addition to the features in the Sport and Touring grades, the Grand Touring grade has a power sliding-glass moonroof, the Bose® 7-speaker Audio Sound System, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, High Beam Control, the Active Driving Display, the Mazda Navigation System, and Lane Departure Warning.
