Used 2020 Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

Compare 2020 Mazda CX-5 Trims in Raleigh, NC

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $15,096
• Best MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Grand Touring AWD

Trim Overview

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Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $20,494 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 22 listings
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Sport AWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag, offering solid features.

• Avg. market price: $18,888 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 22 listings
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Touring FWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded vehicle with a good mix of features at a reasonable price.

• Avg. market price: $17,364 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 51 listings
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Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring AWD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty handling and added features without breaking the bank.

• Avg. market price: $24,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 68 listings
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Grand Touring FWD — "Who It's For"

The Grand Touring FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard luxury experience without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $20,511 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 25 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 41 listings
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Grand Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Grand Touring AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped vehicle with all-wheel drive at an accessible price.

• Avg. market price: $15,096 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 76 listings
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Grand Touring Reserve AWD — "Who It's For"

The Grand Touring Reserve AWD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty performance and luxury features in one package.

• Avg. market price: $20,000 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Signature AWD — "Who It's For"

The Signature AWD is the pick for shoppers who want premium features and a refined driving experience in a compact SUV.

• Avg. market price: $18,888 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 18 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Grand Touring AWD

With 76 active listings, the Grand Touring AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Grand Touring AWD

At $15,096 avg market price — below the lineup median of $19,444 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Sport FWD

The Sport FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup at 25/31 MPG.

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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 2020 Mazda CX-5 cost?

Prices have softened 2.07% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,350 listings available, which suggests you have a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Mazda CX-5 earns a 4.83/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise the comfortable interior, smooth and quiet ride, and the ample power on the highway. They also highlight the safety features and the luxurious feel of the cabin.

The main trade-offs are the outdated technology and limited cargo space and rear legroom. In practical terms, this is a strong fit if you want a compact SUV that feels more upscale than most mainstream rivals and still works well for everyday family use.

With 34.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is meaningful value in the market if you shop carefully.

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.83/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with repeated praise for the comfortable interior, smooth ride, and confidence-inspiring safety features. That kind of consistency usually matters more than a single flashy spec when you’re planning to keep a used SUV for the long haul.

The expert evaluation also reinforces that impression by describing the CX-5 as a premium-leaning SUV with strong engineering and solid everyday usability. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about durability and more about whether the technology and packaging still meet your needs.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Mazda CX-5?

At 70.6% 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 careful inspection of body panels, paint consistency, and signs of prior repair. Because accident history is common enough to matter here, condition should carry extra weight in your decision.

Pay close attention to how the cabin, infotainment, and safety equipment function in real-world use, since those are the areas most likely to affect your day-to-day satisfaction. If you’re comparing multiple listings, favor the cleanest example over the cheapest one.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Sport adds the basics, but Touring is the first trim that brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Grand Touring adds an 8-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, and a 10-speaker Bose audio system. Signature is the most luxurious version, with premium Nappa leather upholstery, real wood, a black headliner, navigation, and a surround-view camera system.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, while Grand Touring Reserve and Signature get a turbocharged version with up to 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel. The turbo model comes only with AWD.
• Safety package: The i-Activsense suite is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Adaptive headlights are standard on Grand Touring trim.
• Infotainment: Sport uses a 7-inch touchscreen, Touring adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Grand Touring upgrades to an 8-inch touchscreen. Signature adds navigation and a surround-view camera system.
• Fuel efficiency: The naturally aspirated engine is rated at 28 mpg combined with FWD and 26 mpg combined with AWD, while the turbocharged version is rated at 24 mpg combined.

Which 2020 Mazda CX-5 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is offered in 5 trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core CX-5 experience with the standard engine, six-speed automatic, and the full safety suite. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model, but it leaves out the more modern infotainment upgrades.
• Touring: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto without pushing you into the pricier luxury-oriented versions. If you want the most useful everyday upgrade, this is the one to focus on.
• Grand Touring: This trim adds the larger 8-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, and the 10-speaker Bose system, plus adaptive headlights. It suits you if you want a more polished cabin and better night-driving visibility.
• Grand Touring Reserve: This is the first turbocharged trim, so it’s the choice if you want stronger acceleration and more highway authority. It also comes with AWD only, which may matter if you want extra traction.
• Signature: This is the most upscale version, with Nappa leather, real wood, a black headliner, navigation, and a surround-view camera system. It’s the right pick if you want the most premium CX-5 experience and are willing to pay for it.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, while adaptive headlights come standard starting with Grand Touring.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Mazda CX-5?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient and compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,350 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.07% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 70.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,191, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Mazda CX-5's resale value?

The current average of $20,283 sits slightly below last year's $20,712.

That softer pricing suggests the CX-5 has become a bit more buyer-friendly in the used market, which can help you if you’re shopping now. For a future seller, it means you should expect value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim rather than assuming the market will reward a generic example.

The good news is that the model’s strong reputation for comfort, safety, and upscale feel should continue to support demand. Well-kept examples are likely to remain easier to sell than more ordinary compact SUVs.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.83/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-5 safe?

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS and a five-star overall rating from NHTSA.

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

The standard i-Activsense suite includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Standard LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers are also part of the package.

Adaptive headlights are the main safety-related upgrade, and they come standard on Grand Touring trim. That means lower trims still get a strong safety foundation, but you need to move up if you want the extra lighting capability.

Should I buy a 2020 Mazda CX-5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 70.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.07% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.83/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2020 model keeps the premium feel, strong safety, and upscale cabin that define the CX-5.

Consider the 2019 if:

• At $18,913, the 2019 costs less than the current year's $20,283 average.
• It adds smartphone connectivity and turbo power while keeping the same polished driving character.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $22,101, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $20,283 average.
• It brings updated tech and a new lineup addition for shoppers who want a fresher setup.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, safety, and premium feel, the 2020 is the smart default. If you’re focused on saving money, the 2019 is the better value play, while the 2021 makes sense if you want to pay more for the newer model-year updates.

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