Mazda 3 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $130
- Average
- $532
- High
- $1,600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 tailgate?
Asking prices from 507 salvage yards in 44 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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 tailgate costs $130 to $1,600, with a median asking price of $500. Based on 1,514 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.
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Regional supply
Where the Mazda 3 tailgate is listed
We found priced Mazda 3 tailgate listings at 507 salvage yards across 44 states. California supplies the most, with 321 listings (20% of the total) from 53 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $400, while North Carolina yards ask $622, 56% 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 | 321 | 53 | $400-20% |
| Texas | 223 | 45 | $503+1% |
| Florida | 132 | 36 | $529+6% |
| North Carolina | 89 | 33 | $622+24% |
| Ohio | 58 | 24 | $600+20% |
| Georgia | 54 | 16 | $506+1% |
| Missouri | 50 | 18 | $465-7% |
| Arizona | 46 | 12 | $400-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $500 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $500
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $645–$1,025
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 tailgate cost by year?
202562 listings$830$200 – $1,020202484 listings$826$450 – $1,4502023154 listingsFits 3 years$827$230 – $1,6002022192 listingsFits 4 years$623$150 – $1,200202148 listingsFits 5 years$549$200 – $900202097 listingsFits 5 years$595$200 – $1,200201992 listingsFits 4 years$623$244 – $1,2002018198 listingsFits 5 years$400$135 – $8002017314 listingsFits 6 years$365$150 – $7502016348 listingsFits 5 years$385$130 – $8002015332 listingsFits 6 years$370$135 – $750
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda 3 tailgate 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.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $365, while 2025 tops the table at $830. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 55% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 16% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 32% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsMazda3
F250$1,100
3$500
$600 diff6,904 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$431
3$500
$69 diff6,696 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsMazda3
Class$739
3$500
$239 diff6,671 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsMazda3
Camaro$400
3$500
$100 diff6,512 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsMazda3
Elantra$600
3$500
$100 diff4,647 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsMazda3
Challenger$453
3$500
$47 diff4,191 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Audiwide ±89%
Audi Q5
$2,054median
$370$4,010
Audiwide ±213%
Audi Q7
$775median
$148$3,450
Mazdawide ±126%
Mazda CX5
$989median
$200$2,700
Mazdawide ±109%
Mazda Miata
$438median
$125$1,076
Common questions
Mazda 3 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Mazda 3?
The median asking price is $500 across 1,514 priced listings from 507 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $365.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 tailgate replacement typically runs $645–$1,025 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $500, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda 3 tailgate 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.