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 $23,923, and its year-round low is $22,906.77. That puts the model in a fairly tight pricing band across the years shown here, with recent model years carrying the highest averages. 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 choice if you want a small crossover with a premium feel and engaging driving manners. 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 across recent expert-tested years center on rear-seat space, cargo room, and the infotainment interface. 31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda CX-30 highly for style, interior quality, and driving enjoyment, and expert testing reinforces its premium feel and strong safety reputation. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-rounded small crossover that delivers a polished ownership experience.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and verify its history, since the model’s strongest traits are consistent across the years shown here.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — 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 these trims:

• S: The entry trim gives you Mazda Connect with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, and Mazda Connected Services.
• S Select Sport: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it the best-value pick for shoppers who want a more modern tech setup.
• S Preferred: This trim adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, front and rear parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.
• S Aire Edition: This trim adds blacked-out exterior trim and accents, white artificial leather upholstery with cloth or simulated suede inserts, and a more upscale look and feel.
• S Carbon Edition: This trim adds its own appearance-focused treatment for shoppers who want a more distinctive style.
• S Premium: This trim adds a surround-view camera system and other upscale equipment.
• Turbo Aire Edition: This trim adds the turbocharged engine for stronger performance, along with the Aire Edition’s distinctive appearance treatment.
• Turbo Premium Plus: This trim adds the turbocharged engine, a surround-view camera system, and Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also sit close to the center of the model’s pricing range, which makes them appealing to value-focused shoppers.

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

Most CX-30 model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One model year is essentially flat, while the rest show declines that range from modest to more noticeable. That creates a favorable setup for buyers who want a newer CX-30 without paying original-market pricing.

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 −6.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,505. The Mazda CX-30 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a fun, engaging driving character that make it stand out in the small crossover class.

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: Mazda Connect is the name of the CX-30’s infotainment system, and it comes with two different screen sizes and varying levels of functionality. 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: For 2026, Mazda has enhanced the drivetrain with a brake-based limited-slip differential to improve traction in a variety of driving situations.
• 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.