As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazdaspeed 3 is actually worth $12,000 (fair range $10,500 to $13,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 10 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $6,800 — about 43% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Mazdaspeed 3 market has 363 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $6,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,800 and $9,995. Mazdaspeed 3 prices have decreased 29.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $11,995 to $8,444.
The typical Mazdaspeed 3 on the market has 137,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 64 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazdaspeed 3 Pricing
A fair price for a Mazdaspeed 3 in August 2026 is between $4,800 and $9,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,400 to $12,387 across 363 active listings.
Price Distribution (363 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,400
Budget / project cars
25th
$4,800
Below average price
Median (50th)
$6,900
Typical market price
75th
$9,995
Above average / premium
90th
$12,387
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $7,488, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi
2
$8,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
3
$9,950
50,000 - 100,000 mi
53
$11,998
100,000 - 150,000 mi
179
$7,000
Over 150,000 mi
125
$5,500
Mazdaspeed 3 Price Trends
Mazdaspeed 3 prices have decreased 29.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $8,444 across 2 sales, down from $11,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazdaspeed 3 prices are down 31.1% ($8,444 vs. $12,250 a year ago).
Mazdaspeed 3 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
1
$4,800
$4,800
2025-Q1
3
$7,800
$7,998
2025-Q2
1
$20,500
$20,500
2025-Q3
2
$12,250
$10,425
2025-Q4
3
$6,000
$8,683
2026-Q1
4
$10,250
$10,010
2026-Q2
9
$11,995
$10,523
2026-Q3
2
$8,444
$8,272
Best Value Mazdaspeed 3 by Model Year
The 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 offers the best value with a median price of $5,500 across 50 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $10,111.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2007
41
$5,800
$2,500
$15,000
2008
50
$5,500
$2,500
$10,500
2009
20
$5,995
$2,500
$10,991
2010
52
$7,200
$2,500
$19,499
2011
53
$6,749
$3,400
$13,000
2012
66
$7,995
$2,500
$15,490
2013
81
$10,111
$2,500
$20,935
How Mileage Affects Mazdaspeed 3 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Mazdaspeed 3 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 80,051 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,977 mi
1.59x
$19,031
2,700 mi
1.31x
$15,711
10,607 mi
1.11x
$13,295
22,000 mi
1.14x
$13,669
37,298 mi
0.98x
$11,795
63,368 mi
0.94x
$11,273
89,201 mi
0.83x
$9,952
143,313 mi
0.65x
$7,741
300,000 mi
0.58x
$6,970
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,977 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.59x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.58x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Mazdaspeed 3 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
48%
volatile
59% over 22 tests
12 months
↑ UP
48%
volatile
56% over 16 tests
24 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Mazdaspeed 3 — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Mazdaspeed 3
The highest concentration of Mazdaspeed 3 listings is in CA with 49 active listings, followed by FL (38), GA (31), AZ (28), TX (28).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MA at $3,800, while IA has the highest at $10,111. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,311.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
49
$5,500
FL
38
$7,000
GA
31
$7,995
AZ
28
$6,000
TX
28
$6,000
WA
24
$9,500
CO
20
$7,500
NJ
15
$6,950
NY
15
$4,000
OH
15
$6,000
Mazdaspeed 3 Market Velocity
Mazdaspeed 3 listings spend an average of 64 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 43 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mazdaspeed 3 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $4,800 to $9,995. The median is $6,900. Anything below $4,800 is a strong value; above $9,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazdaspeed 3 prices have dropped 29.6% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2008 model year has the lowest median price at $5,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazdaspeed 3 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 64 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.