Used Mazda CX-3 for Sale nearFairfield, IA

How much does the Mazda CX-3 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-3's current nationwide average price is $14,459, and its lowest point over the past year was $14,323. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-3 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-3 earns strong praise from owners for its stylish design, fun driving character, and premium-feeling cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the CX-3’s engaging handling, smooth ride, and upscale feel, while also appreciating its compact size and available AWD. Expert reviews echo that appeal with praise for the CX-3’s style, refinement, and enjoyable on-road personality.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are the tight back seat, limited cargo space, and, in some years, infotainment that can feel fussy to use.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-3 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda CX-3 highly, and the expert reviews repeatedly praise its upscale feel, enjoyable handling, and strong safety reputation. Across the model years, it comes across as a small crossover that delivers a polished driving experience and a premium character.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-3 between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model that should feel reassuring in everyday ownership, especially if you verify condition and maintenance history carefully.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-3?

Across all model years, at 57.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Mazda’s i-Activsense driver-assistance features, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise-control with stop-and-go capability, all-speed forward emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and adaptive high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment system with the 7-inch touchscreen, center-console controls, and natural language voice commands.
• Fuel efficiency: 29 mpg city, 34 highway, 31 combined.

Which Mazda CX-3 trim should I buy?

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim gives you the CX-3’s stylish design and core small-crossover character, and it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the model.
• Touring: This trim adds more equipment and is the best-value choice for many shoppers because it balances features and price well.
• Grand Touring: This trim adds the most upscale touches, including full leather upholstery, a premium audio setup, and available package content such as a heated steering wheel and traffic-sign-recognition technology.

What Mazda CX-3 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-3 years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider mix of prices, trims, and mileage levels. That gives you more chances to find a CX-3 that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Mazda CX-3's resale value?

Most of the model years shown are moving down in price, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One year is rising, but the overall pattern still points to softer pricing across much of the lineup.

The 2017, 2016, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-3 safe?

• 2019: 9/10
• 2018: 9/10

Mazda’s i-Activsense driver-assistance features are standard with Grand Touring trim, and they include adaptive cruise-control with stop-and-go capability, forward emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and adaptive high-beam headlights.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2019 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-3 now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −4.87% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −1.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 31.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,941. The Mazda CX-3 offers a stylish, upscale-feeling cabin and an engaging driving character that make it especially appealing as a used small crossover.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2018 Mazda CX-3 compare to the 2018 Honda HR-V?

Our experts score the 2018 Mazda CX-3 8/10 and the 2018 Honda HR-V 6.7/10. The CX-3 brings the stronger driving experience and a more premium-feeling personality, while the HR-V offers more listings and a lower starting price. If you care most about style and road feel, the Mazda is the more appealing pick; if you want broader shopping availability, the Honda gives you more choices.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.