Mazda 3 insurance rates
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Average Mazda 3 insurance rates
The average comprehensive insurance policy for a Mazda 3 is $90 a month — or $952 a year. Your actual cost could be more or less depending on your driving record, the number of kilometres you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from 5 insurance companies using this profile:
- 2017 Mazda 3
- Over 30,000 kilometres driven yearly
- No accidents in the past five years
- Driver located in Sydney
- Car parked in garage at night
- Black vehicle
About the Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 has been around since 2004 and is currently in its third generation. The compact car is known for its excellent handling, strong brakes, superb fuel economy and upscale interior. There are hatchback or sedan styles available.
Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Mazda 3 based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on a driver’s history and location.
Mazda shoppers should grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before they commit. Mazda 3 shoppers should also do their research and see if they qualify for insurance discounts with each insurance company.
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Random Mazda Facts
- Mazda Motor Corporation has been around since 1920 and is a Japanese automaker.
- In 2015, Mazda produced approximately 1.5 million cars that were intended for worldwide sale.
- Mazda entered the Australian market in 1967, a full three years before entering the American market.
- Mazda is the only company that has produced a Wankel pickup truck.
How does the Mazda 3 compare?
A 2017 Mazda 3 starts at a base price of $18,500. With the average insurance rate at $952 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 5.1%.
How safe is the Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 received a 5-Star overall safety rating from the Australiasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). This small, compact car achieved a perfect 16 out of 16 score for the side impact crash test and an excellent 15.4 out of 16 score for the frontal offset crash test.
The latest model of the Mazda 3 includes blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking system and anti-lock brakes.
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