Most of the compact sedan class competes on price and equipment counts. The Mazda3 competes on how it feels: the materials you touch, the way the doors close, the weighting of the steering. It is the closest thing to an entry-level premium car still sold at a mainstream price.
Available all-wheel drive is rare in this class and genuinely useful here. See the 2026 Mazda3 Sedan model page.
Not many compact sedans offer it. Read what i-ACTIV AWD is and how it works for how Mazda’s system works.
The turbocharged engine makes the Mazda3 quick enough to embarrass cars that cost considerably more.
i-ACTIVSENSE driver assistance comes standard. See Mazda’s IIHS Top Safety Pick awards.
Same car, two very different shapes. The Mazda3 Hatchback has a larger trunk opening and a more dramatic roofline; the sedan has the more conventional profile and, for some buyers, the better one. Both are on our Mazda sedans and hatchbacks.
Want the same platform lifted? The Mazda CX-30 is the SUV version. sedan, hatchback or SUV: choosing a body style helps if you are still deciding.
Start with the numbers. Review current offers and incentives, our new vehicle specials and current new Mazda lease and finance offers, then bring what you find to us.
Our finance center works with a range of lenders, and you can apply for financing from home. Sanity-check a payment with the payment calculator first if it helps.
Know what your current vehicle is worth before you trade. value your trade online, or take an instant cash offer and sell it outright even if you do not buy from us. Coming out of a lease? Start at the lease return center.
Napleton’s Schaumburg Mazda is at 110 W Golf Rd in Schaumburg, IL 60195, on Golf Road just west of Route 53, and serves Mazda3 Sedan shoppers throughout Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Streamwood and Roselle.
Read why drivers buy a Mazda and customer reviews before you visit, or see what Love Where You Buy means here.
After the sale, our Mazda service center handles everything from oil changes to warranty work. schedule service online, check current service specials, or visit the Mazda tire center when it is time for winter rubber.
All-wheel drive is available on the Mazda3, which is uncommon in the compact sedan class. Availability varies by trim and stock, so check above or call (847) 882-5050.
Mechanically they are the same car. The Mazda3 Hatchback has a larger cargo opening and a different roofline; the sedan has a conventional trunk.
Turbocharged trims are offered and they are genuinely quick. See the 2026 Mazda3 Sedan model page for the current trim walk.
Ready to drive a Mazda3 Sedan? Browse the inventory above, call Napleton’s Schaumburg Mazda at (847) 882-5050, or use our vehicle finder service if you do not see the trim and colour you want. Love Where You Buy™.
