Ford Fusion vs. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fusion and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

When comparing the Ford Fusion's and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is a better car than the Ford Fusion.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $11,290 to $22,443 while a used 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is priced between $13,497 to $22,952.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan loses 38.2 percent of its value. This means the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan retains 11.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.7 out of 10 while the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan being ranked 4 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.4 out of 10. For the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan base engine makes 186 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Mazda3 Sedan is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles.This gives the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.