# 5 Cheaper Alternatives To The Mazda 3

> The price of the average new car might be hovering just below $50,000, but buyers on tighter budgets still have plenty of options available. Take, for example, the Mazda3, which is available as a hatchback or a sedan.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2187378/cheaper-alternatives-to-mazda-3/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a24699627c373bc18afa9f5)
- **Published:** 2026-06-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #alternatives #available #cheaper #mazda #average #below #budgets #buyers
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