MAZDA3 Preferred vs. Turbo Premium Plus

2023 Mazda3
2023 MAZDA3 Preferred

vs.

2023 MAZDA3 Turbo Premium Plus
$25,550 MSRP*

Starting Price

$34,000 MSRP*
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder with VVT and Cylinder Deactivation

Engine

SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine
Front-wheel drive (FWD)

Drivetrain

i-ACTIV AWD®
Standard

Android Autoâ„¢ / Apple Carplayâ„¢ Integration

Standard
8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics

Audio System

Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®

Which of the 2023 Mazda3 trims is right for you? If you’ve already decided to upgrade beyond the lower-level trims and are deciding between a mid-level model and a top trim, read on! Below, Five Star Mazda compares the Mazda3 Preferred vs. Turbo Premium Plus so that you can take the perfect Mazda3 sedan or hatchback home to Milledgeville.

 

 

2023 MAZDA3 Preferred vs. Turbo Premium Plus: Engines & Performance Specs

The most notable difference between the these two Mazda3 trims is that the Preferred comes with front-wheel drive, while i-ACTIV AWD® is standard with the 2023 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus package. (Technically, there are two Mazda3 trims offering standard i-ACTIV AWD®—the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus and the Mazda3 Turbo, although the latter is exclusive to the Mazda3 hatchback trim lineup.) Here’s how the sedan models compare:

2023 MAZDA3 Preferred

  • Engine – SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder with VVT and Cylinder Deactivation
  • Drivetrain – Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Horsepower – 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm (with 87-octane regular unleaded fuel)

2023 MAZDA3 Turbo Premium Plus

  • Engine – SKYACTIV®-G* 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine
  • Drivetrain – i-ACTIV AWD®
  • Horsepower – 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm (with 87-octane regular unleashed fuel)
  • Horsepower – 250 hp @ 5,000 rpm (with 92-octane premium fuel)

2023 MAZDA3 Preferred vs. Turbo Premium Plus: Interior Features

At any of the Mazda3 trims, you’ll enjoy a finely-crafted cabin that, in many ways, looks and feels like sedans in the luxury segment. The Mazda3 Preferred is a mid-level trim that builds on lower Mazda3 trims with features such as:

  • Additional upholstery color options
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory and lumbar support
  • Heated front seats
  • Moonroof
  • 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics

Jump up to the top-of-the-line 2023 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus package for further upgrades that will take your daily drives to new heights. These premium comforts and technologies include:

  • Genuine leather upholstery
  • Standard gloss black accents
  • Reverse automatic emergency braking
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Traffic-jam assist
  • Surround-view parking camera system
  • Traffic-sign recognition
  • Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®

Compare the 2023 MAZDA3 Trims at Five Star Mazda!

Ready to head home to Byron or McDonough in your new Mazda3? Our team is here to help you find the perfect fit! Visit us in Macon today to take a test drive and explore our current new vehicle lease and finance specials.

 

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