Partner inventory · Team Mazda of El Cajon in El Cajon, CA
2026 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan 3 Sedan 2.5 S Preferred
Offered by the named dealer. Car Dogs provides research and introductions, not a binding price guarantee.
- Price incl. doc & e-filing
- $29,838
- Condition
- New
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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Negotiation room
Listed at least 16 days.
Room is likely small; compare the out-the-door total with similar cars before offering. This is guidance from listing data, not a promise of any price.
Listed for at least 16 days
It's fairly fresh. Expect less room to move on price than on a car that has sat longer.
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The numbers at a glance
Below the window sticker
What this means
Window sticker (MSRP) $29,720 vs. the dealer's posted price $29,720, both from the dealer's own listing.
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Price with the $85 doc fee
What this means
California dealers may charge a document fee of up to $85. This dealer publishes its fee. Tax, DMV fees and e-filing are itemized in the full breakdown below.
$29,805
Car Dogs Price CheckAdvertised accessories included. Includes $85 doc + $33 electronic filing fees (estimated where not dealer-posted). Plus tax and DMV. Dealer confirmation required.
- Included in this price: factory options, any dealer accessories listed on the dealer's site for this car, the doc fee (California caps it at $85) and the electronic filing fee.
- Not included: government sales tax and DMV registration fees.
- Surprise charges: add-ons that weren't advertised for this car are optional.
- All disclosures and how we calculate
Offered for sale by Team Mazda of El Cajon in El Cajon, CA. Car Dogs is an independent research and referral service, not the seller.
Listing observed 2026-10-20 18:37:02 UTC. Details last attempted 2026-10-20 18:37:02 UTC; completeness not confirmed. Availability and final price require dealer confirmation.
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Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Exterior
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Interior
Black Leatherette
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Engine
2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cyl
Features & equipment6 items
MECHANICAL • Front-Wheel Drive3.63 Axle Ratio60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection100 Amp AlternatorGas-Pressurized Shock AbsorbersFront Anti-Roll BarElectric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering13.2 Gal. Fuel TankDual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe FinisherStrut Front Suspension w/Coil SpringsTorsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake EXTERIOR • Wheels: 18 x 7J Aluminum Alloy -inc: silver metallic finishTires: P215/45R18 All-SeasonSteel Spare WheelCompact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under CargoPower 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/SunshadeBody-Colored Front BumperBody-Colored Rear BumperChrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield TrimBody-Colored Door HandlesBody-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal IndicatorFixed Rear Window w/DefrosterLight Tinted GlassRain Detecting Variable Intermittent WipersFully Galvanized Steel PanelsBlack Grille w/Chrome AccentsTrunk Rear Cargo AccessAuto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-OffPerimeter/Approach LightsLED BrakelightsHeadlights-Automatic Highbeams ENTERTAINMENT • Radio: AM/FM Audio System -inc: 8-speaker audio system w/Mazda Harmonic Acoustics, 8.8 full-color center display, Alexa built-in, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability, USB Type-C audio inputs (2 ports) and steering wheel-mounted audio controlsRadio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and External Memory Control8 SpeakersWindow Grid AntennaWireless Phone Connectivity2 LCD Monitors In The Front INTERIOR • Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 3 level adjustments, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar support and 2-position memory, 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat and height-adjustable headrestsDriver SeatPassenger Seat60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear SeatManual Tilt/Telescoping Steering ColumnPower Rear WindowsMobile Hotspot Internet AccessLeather Steering WheelFront CupholderRear CupholderCompassValet FunctionPower Fuel Flap Locking TypeRemote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic ButtonRemote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo AccessProximity Key For Doors And Push Button StartCruise Control w/Steering Wheel ControlsMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & GoHVAC -inc: Underseat DuctsVoice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air ConditioningGlove BoxDriver Foot RestInterior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leatherette Upholstered DashboardFull Cloth HeadlinerLeatherette Door Trim InsertLeather Gear Shifter MaterialLeatherette Seat TrimDay-Night Rearview MirrorDriver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary MirrorFull Floor Console w/Covered Storage and Mini Overhead Console w/StorageFront Map LightsFull Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor MatsRear Carpet Floor TrimCargo Space LightsFOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Window ActivationTracker SystemSmart Device IntegrationMemory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door MirrorsInstrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door BinsPower 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/DownDelayed Accessory PowerPower Door Locks w/Autolock FeatureDriver Information CenterTrip ComputerOutside Temp GaugeDigital/Analog AppearanceManual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head RestraintsSeats w/Leatherette Back MaterialSliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest1 Seatback Storage PocketImmobilizerAir Filtration SAFETY • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)ABS And Driveline Traction ControlSide Impact BeamsDual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side AirbagsEmergency Sos CapabilityBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Blind SpotSmart Brake Support (SBS)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping AssistLane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure WarningCollision Mitigation-FrontDriver Monitoring-AlertTire Specific Low Tire Pressure WarningDual Stage Driver And Passenger Front AirbagsCurtain 1st And 2nd Row AirbagsAirbag Occupancy SensorDriver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact AirbagRear Child Safety LocksOutboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and PretensionersBack-Up Camera
The honest math
Price breakdown
Every dollar, itemized — the way it should be shown before you sit down.
Heads up: unusually large dealer add-on on this listing
The dealer's listing also shows Charge posted as doc fee above California's $85 cap ($351). It looks like a listing error, so we left it out of the price above. Confirm the real number with the dealer.
California tax uses where you register the car, not the dealer's address. ZIP-based tax and DMV totals are estimates; the dealer confirms the final amount.
- Price incl. doc & e-filing fees
- $29,838
- Vehicle price before dealer fees
- $29,720
- Government taxes & fees
- $3,088
- Estimated out-the-door
- $32,926
Includes $85 doc fee + $33 electronic filing fee
Dealer-sourced; confirmation required
Estimated for ZIP —
Advertised accessories included; no optional extras or trade
Estimate only — the dealer's worksheet is final. Change the ZIP to re-run the tax.
Dealer vehicle price before doc & e-filing
Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP)
As posted by the selling dealer. Includes factory destination charge.
$29,720
Dealer vehicle price before doc & e-filing fees
Advertised accessories are included here. Doc and electronic filing fees are itemized below and included in the headline price, not added twice. Dealer confirmation is required for final price and availability.
$29,720
Dealer fees — $118
Dealer document processing fee
Published by the selling dealer on this listing. California caps this fee. It is charged by the dealer, not by Car Dogs.
$85
Electronic filing / registration service fee (estimated)
Typical California dealer charge of $33 for submitting your registration electronically to the DMV. It is a dealer charge, not a government tax — ask for the exact amount in writing.
$33
Total dealer fees
$118
Government taxes and fees — $3,088
Estimated sales tax (8.75% for ZIP your area)
$2,601
Registration, title and license (DMV estimate)
$487
Rebates you may qualify for
Not in the advertised price. One program at a time until the dealer confirms which can combine.
Requires qualifying lender financing — not a cash-purchase rebate.
Eligibility & program dates
Published window: 10/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
Customer Cash available toward the purchase of a new eligible vehicle. Customer Cash is not combinable with Mazda Financial Services (MFS) special APR or special lease programs. Offer is valid during program period. Residency restrictions may apply. See dealer for complete details.
Requires qualifying lender financing — not a cash-purchase rebate.
Eligibility & program dates
Published window: 10/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
Current Mazda owners. This offer IS transferable within household, must live at same address. All returning Mazda Financial Services Lessee's are eligible. The Mazda Loyalty Reward purchase incentive has no cash value and must be applied within the lease as a capital cost reduction and as a purchase as a rebate. Current owner's vehicle must be titled/registered under their name on the title or registration. Registration must match the name on the purchaser's current driver's license, or the address on the title or Registration must match the address on the purchaser's driver's license or other proof of residency (i.e. Prior month's utility bill in name or purchaser at current address, current property tax bill in name at current address). Copy of vehicle registration or official documentation. Current vehicle trade-in or lease termination is NOT required to participate.
Eligibility & program dates
Published window: 10/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
Active Duty Members, Reserves, Retirees and disables veterans within 2 years of separation or retirement of the US: Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard, Space Force, Coast Guard Family including spouse and children are eligible but must live at same address. There is a limit of two (2) purchases per person per year for the Military Appreciation Incentive. The name on the RDR has to match the name on the contract or lease agreement. One copy of each of the following is required for redempttion and must be kept in the sales jacket at the dealership. 1) Contract or buyers order 2) Documentation that clearly reflects active, reserve, veterans/retirees within 2 years of separation status. Leave and earnings statement, Delayed Entry/Enlistment (DEP) Form, Veterans/Retiree DD-214 Form 3) A copy of the purchaser's current driver's license.This incentive can only be stacked with one other private offer Owner Loyalty. Transferable within household only.
No conditional rebate applied.
Optional finance-office products — educational examples, not added to this estimate
These are optional products only when not already part of this vehicle's advertised equipment. They are not included in this estimate. Declining separate optional products does not change the listed vehicle price; credit approval remains the lender's decision. Confirm any coverage and price in the product contract.
We did not capture separate advertised equipment charges on this listing. That is not proof none exist. Ask the dealer to explain any additional worksheet charges in writing.
Paint & fabric / interior protection
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $600–$1,800. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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Theft deterrent / VIN etch
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $200–$1,000. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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Extended service contract (VSC)
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $1,800–$4,000. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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GAP coverage
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $400–$1,200. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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Tire & wheel protection
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $700–$1,800. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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Key replacement
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $300–$800. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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Appearance package (tint, ceramic, paint film)
Not on this deal. Typical dealer asking price $400–$2,500. Optional and negotiable. Not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing.
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What you should know: pricing estimates & disclosures
- Car Dogs is not the seller
- This vehicle is offered by the named selling dealer. Car Dogs is an independent research and referral service, not the selling dealer. We do not sell, lease, finance or hold title to any vehicle, and we cannot approve credit. Every final price, term and approval comes from the dealer or lender in writing.
- What the headline price includes
- The headline price includes the dealer vehicle price, advertised accessories, doc fee and electronic filing fee. Where a dealer does not publish a fee, we use a labeled estimate. Government tax and DMV charges are additional estimates. Conditional rebates are shown separately, not deducted from the headline. A captured listing is not a binding dealer offer or a guarantee of complete data; request the dealer's written itemized total before visiting or signing.
- Rebates you may or may not qualify for
- Factory incentives such as bonus cash for financing through the manufacturer's lender, military, first-responder, college-graduate, loyalty or competitive-owner programs are conditional. Because not every buyer qualifies, they are never folded into the price we advertise. We list each one separately with the manufacturer's own eligibility language so you can see what it would take to earn it, and what the car costs if you do not.
- Advertised accessories are part of the price; nothing else is required
- Dealer-installed accessories advertised on the dealer's website for this vehicle are part of its offering price. Any other add-on — service contracts, GAP, paint or fabric protection, VIN etching, theft or key packages, nitrogen tires — is optional and not required to buy this vehicle or to qualify for financing. You cannot be charged for any add-on you did not agree to, and you may decline all of them and still buy at the offering price.
- Taxes and government fees are estimates
- Sales tax, registration, title and license amounts shown are estimates based on published California rates and the ZIP code entered. Your actual amounts depend on where the vehicle is registered, its weight and plate class, and DMV fees in effect at delivery.
- Payments shown are estimates, not offers of credit
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- MSRP and discount comparisons
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Cash back or factory APR?
| Down | 48 mo | 60 mo | 72 mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | |||
| $2,500 | |||
| $5,000 |
Cash estimate: $32,926.
Standard financing
$611/mo
- 7.49% APR · 60 months · $2,500 down
- Amount financed $30,520
- Interest $6,258 (including deferred interest)
- Total paid $39,184 including down
Rebate: $0
Factory APR · no cash rebate
No matching current factory APR in our source. Ask the dealer for a written VIN-specific offer.
Estimates, not credit offers. Includes doc and electronic filing fees once, estimated tax and DMV. Rebates do not reduce the California sales-tax basis. Payments assume first payment in 45 days, including 15 extra days’ estimated interest. Final terms and eligibility require written confirmation.
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Estimated payment
$535/mo
72 mo at ~7.99% · $2,500 down · total of payments + down $41,025 · interest $7,999 · est. OTD $32,926
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$29,838
Includes doc & e-filing · plus tax & DMV
About $32,926 out the door (est.)