Mazda 3 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $36
- Average
- $131
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 control arm ?
How much does a used Mazda 3 control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 control arm costs $36 to $343, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$98
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$36–$343392 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$275117 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$75–$14627 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $36–$343 | 392 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$275 | 117 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$146 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$98
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $36–$343 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$560
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 control arm cost by year?
202546 listings$159$75 – $343202466 listings$214$55 – $261202394 listingsFits 6 years$125$40 – $2932022129 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 – $150
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 control arm cost?
Based on 536 listings, a used control arm for the Mazda 3 runs $110 at the median, ranging $36–$343. That figure comes from 536 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 22% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $120.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $214. Parts from 2019–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 40% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 38% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and 10% above 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
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
FordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$80
3$110
$30 diff5,798 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$100
3$110
$10 diff5,384 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsMazda3
Charger$75
3$110
$35 diff5,125 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsMazda3
Class$125
3$110
$15 diff3,915 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChallengervsMazda3
Challenger$75
3$110
$35 diff3,484 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyMalibuvsMazda3
Malibu$80
3$110
$30 diff3,097 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±164%
Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X3
$100median
$35$611
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$184median
$40$532
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$40$561
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Chevy Malibu
$80median
$28$322
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$145median
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$150median
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$126median
$40$404
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Chevy Traverse
$165median
$45$401
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Mazda CX5
$143median
$35$802
Common questions
Mazda 3 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Mazda 3?
Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mazda 3 control arm lists between $36 and $343, with a median asking price of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 control arm?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 control arm replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $110, 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.
What affects the price of a used Mazda 3 control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda 3 control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mazda 3 control arm listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Mazda 3 lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Mazda 3 control arm prices on this page apply — median $110, from 536 salvage yard listings.