Mazda 3 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $34
- Average
- $122
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 control arm?
Asking prices from 212 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mazda 3 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 control arm costs $34 to $343, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 744 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$96
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$34–$343567 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$280119 listings
Grade XUngraded$46–$14658 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $34–$343 | 567 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$280 | 119 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $46–$146 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$96
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda 3 control arm is listed
We found priced Mazda 3 control arm listings at 212 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 277 listings (37% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Nebraska yards ask $199, 165% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 277 | 39 | $75-25% |
| Arizona | 40 | 12 | $75-25% |
| Utah | 32 | 9 | $75-25% |
| Ohio | 29 | 9 | $144+44% |
| Michigan | 26 | 10 | $193+93% |
| Colorado | 20 | 3 | $124+24% |
| Nebraska | 20 | 5 | $199+99% |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | 8 | $143+43% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 control arm cost by year?
202546 listings$159$75 – $343202466 listings$214$55 – $2612023154 listingsFits 5 years$127$42 – $2852022129 listingsFits 5 years$90$65 – $3012021102 listingsFits 5 years$75$65 – $3012020100 listingsFits 6 years$100$36 – $2752019100 listingsFits 4 years$128$50 – $285201842 listingsFits 2 years$76$50 – $150201798 listingsFits 2 years$75$40 – $250201633 listingsFits 3 years$70$46 – $1302015100 listingsFits 3 years$65$34 – $130
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda 3 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 4% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2024 tops the table at $214. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 48% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 44% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and level with the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mazda 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Tail Light
$195median
$34$821
02wide ±206%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$28$424
03wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$157median
$30$593
04wide ±225%
Wheels
$178median
$30$830
05wide ±253%
Transmission
$560median
$116$2,947
06wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$950median
$147$2,325
07wide ±235%
Grille
$184median
$29$895
08wide ±110%
Fender
$198median
$65$500
09wide ±207%
Engine
$1,072median
$204$4,650
10wide ±181%
Alternator
$85median
$25$332
11wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
12wide ±254%
Starter
$71median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
MercedesSClassvsMazda3
Class$180
3$100
$80 diff7,454 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$100
3$100
$0 diff7,331 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$75
3$100
$25 diff7,299 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsMazda3
Charger$75
3$100
$25 diff6,616 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsMazda3
Class$120
3$100
$20 diff6,533 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsMazda3
Camaro$125
3$100
$25 diff6,225 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
Audiwide ±205%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$415
Audiwide ±243%
Audi Q7
$83median
$44$447
Mazdawide ±145%
Mazda CX5
$143median
$39$454
Mazdawide ±84%
Mazda Miata
$100median
$39$207
Common questions
Mazda 3 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Mazda 3?
The median asking price is $100 across 744 priced listings from 212 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 control arm?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 control arm replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mazda 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda 3 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda 3 control arm fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.