Used 2017 Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearDenver, CO

Compare 2017 Mazda CX-5 Trims in Denver, CO

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $13,311
• Best MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Grand Touring AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Sport — "Who It's For"

The Sport is the pick for shoppers who want essential features without paying for extras. It's a great entry point into the CX-5 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $16,198 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 8 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Sport AWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport AWD is ideal for those who want all-wheel drive without a significant price increase. It balances capability and cost effectively.

• Avg. market price: $16,198 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 25 listings
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Touring — "Who It's For"

The Touring is for shoppers seeking a well-equipped vehicle with a blend of comfort and technology. It offers a solid value for its features.

• Avg. market price: $16,198 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 22 listings
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Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring AWD is perfect for those who want the benefits of all-wheel drive without breaking the bank. It combines practicality with comfort.

• Avg. market price: $13,311 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 61 listings
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Grand Touring — "Who It's For"

The Grand Touring is for buyers who desire a more luxurious experience without going to the top of the lineup. It offers premium features at a reasonable price.

• Avg. market price: $15,988 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 17 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Grand Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Grand Touring AWD is the choice for those who want a fully loaded SUV with all-wheel drive capability. It's the most popular trim for good reason.

• Avg. market price: $17,150 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 70 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Grand Touring AWD

With 70 active listings, the Grand Touring AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Touring AWD

At $13,311 avg market price — below the lineup median of $16,198 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Sport

The Sport trim offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 24/31 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 cost?

Prices have softened 3.67% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,834 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare.

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Mazda CX-5 earns a 4.7/5 user rating and a 7.33/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, smooth ride, and excellent reliability, and they also like the comfortable handling and fuel economy on long trips. That lines up with the CX-5’s role as a commuter-friendly compact crossover that feels more refined and more fun to drive than many rivals. If you want something with more space than a sedan but not something bland or purely utilitarian, this year’s CX-5 fits that brief well.

Only 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the best examples may move quickly.

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.7/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback specifically calls out excellent reliability, and it also points to a vehicle that feels dependable enough for long trips. On the road, the CX-5 is described as a car you can count on for smooth handling and steady everyday use, which supports the reliability case from both owner and expert perspectives. The ownership risk for used buyers is mainly tied to finding a well-kept example, so condition and maintenance history matter more than the badge alone.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Mazda CX-5?

At 59.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on body condition, signs of prior repair, and whether the equipment level matches the trim you expect. Because this model is often bought for refinement and long-trip comfort, you should also pay close attention to interior wear and how well the cabin electronics and driver aids work.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Sport trim is the most basic version, while Touring adds leatherette seating, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, rear USB ports, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear climate control vents, and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Grand Touring adds 19-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, LED fog lights, heated side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a power moonroof, a power rear liftgate, full leather seating, an 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, navigation, auto-dimming mirrors, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a 10-speaker Bose stereo.
• Powertrain: Every trim uses a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. The fuel economy figures are 24 mpg city, 31 highway, and 27 combined for FWD models, and 23 city, 30 highway, and 26 combined for AWD versions.
• Safety package: Smart City Brake Support is standard, and it can pre-charge the brakes and automatically engage them at low speeds if needed. Touring adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while Grand Touring adds adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. The automatic emergency braking equipment is tied to the Top Safety Pick+ recognition.
• Infotainment: MazdaConnect uses a 7-inch screen with rotary-dial control, and it has touch capability when the vehicle is in Park. It does not offer Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: The CX-5 returns 24 mpg city, 31 highway, and 27 combined with front-wheel drive, or 23 city, 30 highway, and 26 combined with all-wheel drive. The AWD test vehicle averaged 26.3 mpg.

Which 2017 Mazda CX-5 trim should I buy?

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 is offered in 3 trim levels: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the value-focused starting point, and it already gives you 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a reversing camera, keyless entry, push-button start, dual USB ports, MazdaConnect infotainment, and Bluetooth hands-free calling. If you want the lowest entry price and can live without the comfort and convenience upgrades, this is the trim to start with.
• Touring: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the biggest everyday upgrades without jumping all the way to the top model. You get leatherette seating, auto-leveling headlights, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, rear USB ports, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear climate control vents, and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry.
• Grand Touring: This is the right pick if you want the most upscale CX-5 experience, with 19-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, LED fog lights, heated side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a power moonroof, a power rear liftgate, full leather seating, a power driver’s seat with lumbar support, navigation, and the Bose audio system. It also brings the most advanced safety and driver-assistance equipment.

The Touring trim adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while Grand Touring adds adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Mazda CX-5?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully without expecting a deep bargain on every listing.

• Deal availability: 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,834 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.67% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 59.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $15,190, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Mazda CX-5's resale value?

The current average of $15,939 sits slightly below last year's $16,546.

That softer pricing suggests the CX-5 has already moved through some of its depreciation, which can help future resale stability if you buy at the right price. For a seller, that means condition, mileage, and trim level will matter a lot when it comes time to list the vehicle. Well-kept examples with desirable equipment should be easier to position than rougher ones, especially because shoppers are clearly responding to the CX-5’s mix of style and refinement.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.7/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 safe?

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS when equipped with automatic emergency braking.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes front- and side-impact airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, and Smart City Brake Support. Touring adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while Grand Touring adds adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. That means the strongest safety setup is concentrated in the higher trims, so you should verify the exact equipment on any used listing before you buy.

Should I buy a 2017 Mazda CX-5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 59.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.67% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.7/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 stands out for its sporty, upscale feel and strong long-trip comfort.

Consider the 2018 if:

• At $16,772, the 2018 costs more than the current year's $15,939 average.
• It pushes Mazda further toward a premium feel.

The bottom line: If you want the better value, the 2017 is the smarter buy because it combines a lower average price with strong owner satisfaction and a distinctive driving character. If you are willing to spend more for a newer model year and want the next step up in Mazda’s premium direction, the 2018 is the secondary path to consider.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.