How much does the Mazda CX-30 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-30 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-30's current nationwide average price is $23,942, and its year-round low is $22,909.37. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing used examples across recent years. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-30 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-30 is a strong used-car pick if you want style, quality, and driving enjoyment in a small crossover. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-30 for its stylish design, luxurious interior, and enjoyable driving performance. Many also highlight the smooth ride and strong engine response, which help give it a polished, fun-to-drive character. Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the cramped rear seat, limited cargo space, and an infotainment interface that takes some getting used to. Even so, the CX-30’s premium feel and engaging road manners keep it appealing for shoppers who value quality and personality.

33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Mazda CX-30 for its stylish design, interior quality, and enjoyable driving character. Expert reviews also reinforce its premium feel, strong safety reputation, and overall sense of quality.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-30 between 4.57 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a crossover that should be a reassuring long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize quality and driving satisfaction.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-30?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• 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, lane-keeping assist, and a safe exit alert.
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB-C ports; starting with S Select Sport, it adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in.
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy ratings are 27 mpg combined with the standard engine, and 25 mpg combined with the turbo.

Which Mazda CX-30 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 offers...

• S: This is the entry point if you want the CX-30’s core formula with Mazda Connect, an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Mazda Connected Services. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• S Select Sport: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want a more modern tech setup without moving far up the range.
• S Preferred: This trim adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus wireless smartphone charging, so it fits you if you want a more upscale daily-driver setup.
• S Aire Edition: This trim adds blacked-out exterior trim and accents, white artificial leather upholstery, cloth or simulated suede inserts, and contrast stitching for a more distinctive look and feel.
• S Carbon Edition: This trim continues the premium appearance-focused approach with its own styling treatment.
• S Premium: This trim adds a surround-view camera system and suits you if you want more parking confidence and a richer feature set.
• Turbo Aire Edition: This trim adds the turbocharged engine for stronger acceleration while keeping the Aire Edition’s upscale appearance.
• Turbo Premium Plus: This trim adds the most complete feature set, including Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology, and it suits you if you want the most fully equipped CX-30.

What Mazda CX-30 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-30 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be 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 in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the Mazda CX-30's resale value?

Most CX-30 model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. One recent model is essentially flat, while the rest show declines that create more room for buyers to negotiate. The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-30 safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2024: 10/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 includes Mazda’s standard driver assistance suite, with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and a safe exit alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-30 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.0% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,538. The Mazda CX-30 offers a premium-feeling cabin and engaging driving character that make it especially appealing as a used buy.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All CX-30 models have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but higher trim levels add a turbocharger. Without turbocharging, the engine makes a healthy 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. With the turbo, it cranks out 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque when running on regular gas, or 250 hp/320 lb-ft on premium. Fuel economy ratings are 27 mpg combined with the standard engine, and 25 mpg combined with the turbo.
• Tech: In the S, you get an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, and basic voice recognition technology. Upgrade to the S Select Sport, and the system adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in.
• Safety: The 2026 Mazda CX-30 earned a five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency’s highest. It received five-star ratings in all crash tests, plus a four-star rollover resistance rating.
• Starting price: Prices range from $27,870 to $39,395, including the $1,495 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

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