What is a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 worth?
Our estimate for a 7-year-old Mazda Mazda3 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2019 Mazda3 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2019 model sits today: 7 years in, 60% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 138 491 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 121 540 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 93 608 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 44 883 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 421/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R 166 486 | — | See value → |
| 2019 (this page) | R 138 491 | +R 27 995 to newest | |
| 2018 | R 115 204 | +R 51 282 to newest | See value → |
2019 Mazda Mazda3: common questions
What is a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 worth in South Africa?
Around R 138 491 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 150 955 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 126 027. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 121 872.
Is a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 60% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 138 491 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 44 883 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 cost new?
About R 342 550 at launch pricing in 2019 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 40% of that.
What would financing a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 cost monthly?
At R 138 491 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 421 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.