Used Mazda CX-3 for Sale near South Dakota

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 $14,677, and over the past year that average reached a low of $14,326. 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 handling, smooth ride, and stylish design, and the compact size plus AWD capability give it a premium feel that many shoppers appreciate. The all-generations owner rating is 4.92/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also point to the CX-3’s upscale styling, premium interior materials, and enjoyable driving character as recurring strengths. The main trade-offs called out in expert coverage are the cramped back seat and limited cargo space, along with the fact that the CX-3 is tuned around on-pavement driving enjoyment rather than maximum utility.

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

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda CX-3 for its excellent handling, smooth ride, and stylish design, and expert coverage reinforces that it feels refined and well put together for a small crossover. The compact footprint and AWD capability also come through as recurring positives across the model years.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging if you prioritize a well-liked driving experience and a premium-feeling cabin in a small package.

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

Across all model years, at 62.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert; iActiveSense option packages for Sport and Touring; adaptive cruise-control system with stop-and-go capability, all-speed forward emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and adaptive high-beam headlights on Grand Touring
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment system with the 7-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a Bose 7-speaker sound system in Grand Touring trim
• 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 driving character at the lowest price point, and it suits you if you want the simplest path into the model.
• Touring: This trim adds more equipment and is the best-value choice for many shoppers because it builds on the CX-3’s upscale feel without jumping to the top of the range.
• Grand Touring: This trim brings the most premium presentation, including full leather upholstery for the first time, plus the available Premium Package with power driver’s seat adjustment and memory, a heated steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 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 shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, color, and equipment mix. They also often become the default starting point for used-car searches when buyers want a balance of availability and value.

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

Overall, the table shows a mixed picture, with most years moving down slightly or staying close to flat while one year rises. That gives used buyers a few attractive entry points, especially where prices have eased from the prior year. The changes are modest for most years, so the CX-3’s pricing appears relatively stable across the model range.

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

For 2019, Mazda’s iActiveSense safety suite includes 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.

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 −5.35% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −0.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 32.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,233. The Mazda CX-3 offers a stylish, premium-feeling driving experience that makes it easy to live with as a compact crossover.

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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.