The Lowdown: 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
By Kylie Conner
The 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the MAZDA3 for 2005 is a leader in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 5-DR segment. It retailed for $17,105 USD with a dealer cost of $15,994 USD.
MAZDA3 Dimensions
The 2005 MAZDA3 has standard length of 176.60 inches and a width of 69.10 inches. The MAZDA3 rides 57.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the MAZDA3 a radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 205/50R17 tires with a wheelbase of 103.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The MAZDA3 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2826 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 24 - 25 miles/gallon city driving using a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The MAZDA3 retails for $17,105 USD with a invoice price of $15,994 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $560 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. MAZDA3 optional equipment may include Cassette Player, CD Changer, Navigation Aid, Leather Seat, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Black Mica, Carbon Gray Mica, Lava Orange Mica, Rally White, Strato Blue Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Velocity Red Mica, Winning Blue Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Black With Blue Cloth Interior, Black With Red Cloth Interior. The MAZDA3 seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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