How much does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 cost?

Prices have softened 2.81% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 6,250 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $24,825.47, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Mazda CX-5 earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Look and feel at 9/10.

The CX-5 is positioned as an SUV for active urbanites, and it fits that role well with stylish design, taut dimensions, excellent outward visibility, a comfortable cabin, commendable quality, and impressive safety ratings. It is also genuinely enjoyable to drive, which lines up with its strong performance score and its premium-feeling interior.

The main trade-offs are poor fuel economy in turbo models and not much cargo space. Those compromises matter most if you want maximum efficiency or family-hauling practicality.

With 35.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive price if you shop carefully.

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

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

The CX-5’s appeal comes from continuous refinement, a premium-feeling cabin, and a powertrain lineup that has been developed over time rather than rushed. The expert evaluation also points to a well-sorted driving experience, with a quiet highway ride, confident handling, and standard all-wheel drive helping the SUV feel composed in everyday use.

Its dependability story is helped by the fact that Mazda has steadily improved the model’s interior materials, seating, technology, drivetrain, suspension, and more. That kind of incremental development usually supports a more mature ownership experience.

If you buy used, the biggest long-term risk is that higher-mileage examples may show the effects of a busy life, so condition and maintenance history matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Mazda CX-5?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace documentation. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a turbo model or a higher-trim vehicle with more equipment to inspect. Focus on overall condition, tire wear, brake feel, cabin wear, and whether the features you want are actually present on the specific vehicle.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base setup includes standard advanced safety features, but higher trims add adaptive headlights, traffic sign recognition, Traffic Jam Assist, and, at the top, a driver monitoring system, surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic reverse braking.
• Powertrain: You get a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder in the base setup, while turbo versions deliver 256 hp on premium gas or 227 hp on regular gas. The turbo is stronger, but it is also less fuel efficient.
• Safety package: Mazda’s standard driver-assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Higher trims add more advanced safety tech.
• Infotainment: The CX-5 uses a 10.25-inch display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on several trim levels, and touchscreen operation for those phone platforms while driving. Mazda Connected Services adds remote start, a find-my-car feature, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo model is rated at 24 mpg in combined driving, and the evaluation loop returned 22.9 mpg. The base engine is the better choice if fuel economy matters most.

Which 2024 Mazda CX-5 trim should I buy?

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is offered in 8 trim levels: Select, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium, Premium Plus, Carbon, Premium, and Signature.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The lower 2.5 S trims give you the core CX-5 experience, but you miss out on the extra safety and convenience upgrades found higher up the range.
• Sweet-spot trim: The midrange 2.5 S trims are the best value if you want the upscale feel, standard safety tech, and a better feature mix without stretching too far.
• Premium/top trim: The Signature is the most luxurious choice, adding the most advanced safety equipment and the richest feature set.
• Off-road trim: The CX-5 can handle well-traveled trails, but it is still best suited to everyday driving rather than serious off-road use.

Mazda equips every version with the core safety suite, which is a strong reason to start shopping in this lineup with confidence.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Mazda CX-5?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting a deep bargain on every listing.

• Deal availability: 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 6,250 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.81% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 89.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $24,825.47, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Mazda CX-5's resale value?

The current average of $26,795 sits slightly below last year's $27,570.

That softer pricing suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable entry point. For a future seller, that also means resale value will depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim desirability rather than broad market momentum alone.

The CX-5’s strong owner satisfaction rating should help support demand over time. Buyers tend to respond well to models that feel premium, drive well, and have a good reputation for satisfaction.

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

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 safe?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the SUV five-star ratings across the board, except for a four-star rollover resistance rating.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Mazda equips every version with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Higher trims add adaptive headlights, traffic sign recognition, Traffic Jam Assist, and, on the Signature, a driver monitoring system, surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic reverse braking.

The standard lane departure and lane-keeping systems are especially well tuned, and the adaptive headlights are excellent on dark, unlit streets. The main caveat is that the CX-5 no longer carries the IIHS Top Safety Pick designation it earned in the past.

Should I buy a 2024 Mazda CX-5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.81% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds wireless charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while continuing Mazda’s refinement push.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $25,910, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $26,795 average.
• It offers the same stylish design with a slightly lower entry price.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $28,772, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $26,795 average.
• It keeps the upscale feel while leaning further into sporty driving enjoyment.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, features, and satisfaction, the 2024 is the smart default. If you are more price-sensitive, the 2023 is the easier value play, while the 2025 makes sense if you are willing to pay more for the newer model-year alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.