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 $14,627, and its year-round low is $14,322.69. That puts the model in a fairly tight pricing band, with recent-year examples clustering close to one another. 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 owner approval across the board, and its appeal centers on style, driving enjoyment, and a premium-feeling cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.92/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-3 for its handling, smooth ride, and stylish design. The compact footprint and AWD capability also come through as recurring positives, giving the SUV a polished feel that many shoppers appreciate. Across the model years, the most common trade-offs are the tight rear seat and limited cargo space.

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

The main trade-offs are the cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and, on some years, a powertrain that prioritizes efficiency and composure over strong acceleration.

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the CX-3 as a well-built, enjoyable small crossover with a smooth ride and strong everyday drivability. Expert commentary also reinforces its premium-feeling character and polished road manners.

• 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 history carefully and choose a well-kept example with the equipment you want.

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

Across all model years, at 60.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: i-Activsense driver-assistance suite
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment system with the 7-inch touchscreen and smartphone projection 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, and it’s the starting point if you want the model’s premium-feeling design at the lowest price.
• Touring: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want a stronger feature mix without moving to the top trim.
• Grand Touring: This trim brings the most upscale presentation, including full leather upholstery, and suits you if you want the most polished 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often sit near the center of the model’s age range, where value and availability can line up well.

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

The price movement is mixed, but the overall pattern shows that some recent CX-3 model years are easing while others are holding close to flat or ticking upward. That gives used buyers a few different entry points depending on how much you want to prioritize price versus newer-year availability. The spread is modest enough that condition, mileage, and trim can matter a lot.

The 2018 model year is 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 across all trim levels on the 2019 CX-3.

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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −6.85% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −1.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.7% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 30.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,366. The Mazda CX-3 offers a stylish, premium-feeling driving experience that stands out for its compact size and polished road manners.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Although it isn't powerful, the Mazda CX-3 is enjoyable to drive, especially with the 2019 model's improvements reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. Mazda tweaked the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine for 2019 to make a little more power. Output measures 148 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque, and Mazda says more of that torque is available across a larger part of the engine’s rev range.
• Tech: You can operate Mazda Connect using the 7-inch touchscreen, the Euro-style controls on the center console, or natural language voice commands. The system responds to input quickly, offers a number of personalization options, and includes navigation and a decent Bose 7-speaker sound system in Grand Touring trim.
• Safety: Standard equipment for all trim levels includes a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert. Included in those packages, and standard with Grand Touring trim, a new adaptive cruise-control system offers stop-and-go capability.
• Starting price: Prices start at $20,390 and range up to $27,145, plus a destination charge of $995.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2023 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.