What is a 2022 Mazda Mazda3 worth?
Our estimate for a 4-year-old Mazda Mazda3 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2022 Mazda3 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2022 model sits today: 4 years in, 42% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 11% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 235 100 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 208 722 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 162 622 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 72 478 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 4 109/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R 279 376 | — | See value → |
| 2022 (this page) | R 235 100 | +R 44 276 to newest | |
| 2021 | R 197 840 | +R 81 536 to newest | See value → |
2022 Mazda Mazda3: common questions
What is a 2022 Mazda Mazda3 worth in South Africa?
Around R 235 100 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 256 259 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 213 941. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 206 888.
Is a 2022 Mazda Mazda3 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 42% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 235 100 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 72 478 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 2022 Mazda Mazda3 cost new?
About R 402 236 at launch pricing in 2022 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 58% of that.
What would financing a 2022 Mazda Mazda3 cost monthly?
At R 235 100 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 4 109 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.