Used Mazda CX-3 for Sale near South Carolina

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 $14,534, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $14,323 over the past year.

Recently, prices have eased on the 2019 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Mazda CX-3 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-3 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its all-generations user rating backs that up.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.92/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-3 for its stylish design, enjoyable handling, and premium-feeling character. Many also highlight its compact size and AWD capability as part of what makes it feel upscale and easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs are the tight back seat, limited cargo space, and, in some years, a fussy infotainment setup.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-3 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Mazda CX-3 high marks for driving enjoyment, style, and overall satisfaction. Expert reviews also reinforce its upscale feel, confident handling, and strong safety reputation.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-3 between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify vehicle history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 60.5% 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 a 7-inch touchscreen, navigation, and smartphone integration support.
• 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 core style and driving character, plus the standard safety and tech foundation. It suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the model.
• Touring: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want a more complete daily-driver setup.
• Grand Touring: This is the most upscale version, adding leather upholstery, paddle shifters, and available premium touches that suit you if you want the richest CX-3 experience.

What Mazda CX-3 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and older-model affordability.

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

The CX-3’s price movement is mixed, with one recent year easing and others showing small gains. That gives you a useful spread of choices if you want to balance value with model-year freshness. The changes are modest overall, so pricing has been fairly stable across the years shown.

The 2016 and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2018, and 2016 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 suite is standard on the 2019 CX-3’s Grand Touring trim and available on Sport and Touring through option packages.

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 −4.24% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −0.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 29.4% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,182. The Mazda CX-3 offers a stylish, premium-feeling driving experience that makes it easy to enjoy every day.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.