Is The Curt Hitch Or The Draw-Tite Hitch Better For A 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan?

Updated 10/02/2025 | Published 09/29/2025

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$193.34

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$202.02

Question:

Hello, I am looking to install a hitch onto my 2025 Mazda3 Sedan. I am trying to decide between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C44DR and the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver 24982 listed on your website. Are there any notable differences between these two options, such as build quality or rust resistance? Additionally, for these two hitches, could you please specify the ground clearance measurement to the bottom of the hitch receiver when installed? Thank you!

asked by: Cameron W

Expert Reply:

Hi Cameron!

For your 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan, I prefer the Curt # C44DR over the Draw-Tite # 24982. They are almost identical and have the same weight capacities, but the Curt is made in America and the Draw-Tite is not. This pretty much always pushes me to the Curt hitches. Plus I have just found them to be nicer.

When we installed the Curt on a 25 Mazda 3 Sedan, we found the hitch height to be 12" (measured from the ground to the inside top of the receiver opening). We haven't had the chance to install the Draw-Tite as of yet, but I would imagine it is almost exactly the same. With the receiver opening being 1-1/4" and the hitch walls being roughly 1/4" thick, you would be looking at +/- 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance.

What are you planning on using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Lazer S