Both the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N and the 2025 Mazda3 Sedan have trims with official starting MSRPs below $40,000. The Elantra N is the clear choice for a buyer prioritizing a high-output performance sedan; the Mazda3 offers a less expensive entry point and a broader range of sedan trims. But the supplied facts do not establish that this writer drove either car, so a personal week-long verdict would be misleading. Here is what the official specifications and prices support—and what they do not.
Are both sedans available for less than $40,000?
Yes, by listed starting MSRP in the United States for the 2025 model year. Hyundai lists the Elantra N at $34,350 before freight, taxes, title, and license fees. Mazda lists the 2025 Mazda3 Sedan from $24,150, with its top-listed Turbo Premium Plus trim at $36,000 before destination and other charges. These are manufacturer MSRPs, not guaranteed dealer prices or out-the-door totals; availability and transaction prices can vary.
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| 2025 sedan trim | Listed MSRP | Price qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra N | $34,350 starting MSRP | Hyundai excludes freight, tax, title, and license fees; dealer prices may vary. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S | $24,150 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S Select Sport | $24,890 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S Preferred | $26,540 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition | $29,610 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Carbon Turbo | $32,300 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
| Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | $36,000 | Mazda excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, and additional fees; dealers set actual sale prices. |
Hyundai’s starting price and Mazda’s trim prices come from their respective 2025 model information and pricing materials. Hyundai’s 2025 Elantra N page; Mazda North American Operations’ 2025 Mazda3 pricing release.
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Elantra N: performance is the point
Hyundai specifies a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder for the Elantra N, rated at up to 276 horsepower. Hyundai notes that premium fuel is required to achieve the estimated maximum horsepower. The car is offered with either a manual transmission or a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
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The Mazda3 Sedan’s standard 2.5-liter engine is rated at 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Mazda’s pricing release says those standard 2.5 S models produce that output on regular or premium fuel. Turbo sedan trims are rated at up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft, with premium fuel recommended. The Mazda3 Sedan page lists a six-speed automatic with manual-shift mode and Sport mode.
That makes the Elantra N the higher-output choice on the published maximum horsepower figures. It does not, by itself, prove which car is more enjoyable, quicker in a particular real-world situation, or better to drive; those judgments require comparable testing or a buyer’s own drive.
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Which one has a manual transmission?
Hyundai confirms both manual and DCT availability for the 2025 Elantra N. For the 2025 Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda’s model page lists a six-speed automatic; the available evidence does not establish a manual option for that sedan configuration. Mazda’s manual availability can vary by body style and package, so a manual listed for another Mazda3 configuration should not be assumed to apply to the sedan.
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Hyundai’s EPA estimates for the 2025 Elantra N vary with transmission:
| Elantra N transmission | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg |
| DCT | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg |
These are Hyundai’s EPA estimates, not a guarantee of real-world fuel economy. A comparable Mazda3 Sedan EPA figure is not established in the cited Mazda materials, so this comparison cannot responsibly rank the two on mileage.
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Hyundai’s 2025 Elantra N page lists the estimates and transmission differences.
Which sedan should a sub-$40,000 buyer choose?
- Choose the Elantra N if your priority is the model with the higher published maximum horsepower, a factory manual option, and a performance-focused identity, and you are comfortable with its $34,350 starting MSRP plus excluded fees.
- Consider a Mazda3 Sedan if you want a lower starting MSRP, want to choose among several price points, or prefer the published sedan lineup’s six-speed automatic. The 2.5 Carbon Turbo and Turbo Premium Plus provide more power than the standard engine while keeping listed MSRPs below $40,000.
- Drive both before deciding if comfort, cabin feel, handling, noise, or daily usability will determine your purchase. The specifications and pricing here do not establish a same-method comparison of those qualities, nor do they verify a specific writer’s week-long test or personal buying decision.
For a separate first-person account, Tom’s Guide published a 2025 Elantra N test on May 25, 2025, reporting a week of driving and a $37,545 tested price. That is the tested configuration and price reported by that publication, not a general transaction price or evidence of a drive by this article’s author: Tom’s Guide’s 2025 Elantra N test.
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