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2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Preferred Sedan
VIN
3MZBPACLXMM214719
Market price for this build
$18,450
68 comparable listings
No longer listed since around May 14, 2025
Last listed by Bakersfield Mazda · Bakersfield, CA
- Last asking price
- $25,495
- On the market
- 3 years 10 months
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Last listed by Bakersfield Mazda
3201 Bashirtash Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Preferred Sedan
VIN 3MZBPACLXMM214719
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 68 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 15, 2026Below market
$14,890
Typical price
$18,450
Above market
$21,418
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3MZBPACLXMM214719Trim
Preferred Sedan
Engine
Horsepower
186
Drivetrain
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
MAZDA MOTOR MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$6,492
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,188
Total, 5 years
$25,980
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 has 1 recall campaign as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD
1 recall campaign on this model year
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TIRESMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.NHTSA campaign 21V101000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $64 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $19,996 |
| July 2026 | $19,763 |
| August 2026 | $19,149 |
| September 2026 | $19,565 |
| October 2026 | $19,498 |
| November 2026 | $19,932 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Altima has the lowest median asking price ($16,250, 911 listings with photos) and the 2021 Subaru Legacy the highest ($19,000, 151 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Mazda MAZDA3
All trims · United States
$19,467Comparison catalog median · 315 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $16,999–$21,571
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$2,158 lower median
2021 Hyundai Sonata
All trims
$17,309Median asking price · 733 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,995–$19,480
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$3,217 lower median
2021 Nissan Altima
All trims
$16,250Median asking price · 911 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,995–$18,645
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$472 lower median
2021 Nissan Maxima
All trims
$18,995Median asking price · 162 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,984–$23,099
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$467 lower median
2021 Subaru Legacy
All trims
$19,000Median asking price · 151 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,950–$21,388
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $19,467 | $16,999–$21,571 | 315 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,170 | $15,990–$20,175 | 763 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,309 | $14,995–$19,480 | 733 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | $16,250 | $13,995–$18,645 | 911 |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima All trims | $18,995 | $15,984–$23,099 | 162 |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy All trims | $19,000 | $16,950–$21,388 | 151 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2019–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1,285 | $29,432 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 5,545 | $28,069 | 95% | 1,379 mi |
| 2025 | 857 | $22,120 | 75% | 31,817 mi |
| 2024 | 942 | $20,977 | 71% | 41,509 mi |
| 2023 | 370 | $22,302 | 76% | 44,620 mi |
| 2022 | 309 | $20,000 | 68% | 52,827 mi |
| 2021 | 392 | $19,474 | 66% | 62,607 mi |
| 2020 | 228 | $18,120 | 62% | 67,929 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
