This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $2,500 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$45

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $250 down

Amount financed

$2,250

Total interest

$450

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JM1BK323061417519

Trim

Engine

2.3L

Horsepower

160

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2006

Made by

MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026.

2 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

AIR BAGS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V494000
EQUIPMENT

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE…

NHTSA campaign 09E011000

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 2006 Mazda MAZDA3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Mazda MAZDA3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $852 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$4,850
April 2026	$4,000
May 2026	$4,250
June 2026	$4,574
July 2026	$5,572
August 2026	$3,998

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 S (this car)	—	0	—
2008 Honda Accord	$5,500	5	—
2005 Chevrolet Impala	$3,250	2	—
2007 Hyundai Sonata	$3,625	2	—
2007 Hyundai Elantra	$3,697	2	—
2007 Nissan Altima	$4,247	2	—

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2004–2010

What 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
2010	275	$6,099	100%	140,793 mi
2009	36	$5,876	96%	146,092 mi
2008	68	$4,945	81%	155,408 mi
2007	58	$4,999	82%	153,620 mi
2006	22	$4,822	79%	161,209 mi
2005	15	$3,999	66%	165,958 mi
2004	11	$4,342	71%	197,055 mi