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While exploring a Mazda dealership, one can quickly observe the stark difference in vehicle prices compared to previous years. For example, a 2025 Mazda 3 is listed at $34,000, and the quest for affordable options highlighted a few entries priced as low as $26,000. Yet these are still substantial figures when considered in the context of affordability and consumer demand.
Dealerships appear to be responding to surging inventories by finding creative solutions, such as parking new vehicles on grass due to space limitations. This scenario reveals a deeper issue at play: many dealerships face a drastic drop in sales compared to just a year ago, resulting in excess inventory that they struggle to sell.