How much does the Mazda CX-5 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-5's current nationwide average price is $23,030, and its year-round low is $21,553.52. That gives you a useful snapshot of where the model sits today if you're comparing used listings across years. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-5 is a strong used-car pick if you want a stylish SUV with a premium feel and engaging driving dynamics. The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its comfortable ride, upscale interior, and enjoyable handling. Many also highlight its strong safety features and overall value, with the cabin quality and driving experience coming up again and again in reviews.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert coverage center on fuel economy, the aging six-speed automatic, and the engine's modest output in the newest model. Even so, the CX-5 remains appealing if you want a compact SUV that feels polished and rewarding to drive.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Mazda CX-5 for its comfort, handling, and overall satisfaction. Expert coverage also points to a well-built cabin, strong driving manners, and a model that continues to deliver a premium-feeling ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-5 between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination of strong owner ratings and steady praise for the driving experience suggests a reassuring long-term ownership profile.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard safety suite with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, vehicle exit warning, driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and dynamic guidelines for the rear-view camera
• Infotainment: 12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless on the Select trim and everything above it
• Fuel efficiency: 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 combined mpg

Which Mazda CX-5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 offers...

• 2.5 S: the entry trim starts the lineup with standard AWD, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• Preferred: the best-value trim adds 19-inch wheels, a power liftgate, a head-up display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-way power driver's seat with memory
• Premium: adds a Bose 12-speaker audio system and SiriusXM satellite radio
• Premium Plus: brings the larger 15.6-inch screen, a 360-degree View Monitor with underfloor and parking views, a Driver Monitoring system, rear USB-C ports, and paddle shifters

What Mazda CX-5 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a better chance of finding the right trim, color, and price. In the CX-5's case, the most heavily listed years also line up with strong deal availability, which helps explain their popularity.

What is the Mazda CX-5's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want to see prices soften. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older years are much closer to flat. That mix gives you some room to find value without giving up the CX-5's core appeal.

The 2014 and 2016 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-5 safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10

The 2026 CX-5 comes with a comprehensive standard safety suite that includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, vehicle exit warning, driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and dynamic guidelines for the rear-view camera.

For the safest used buy, the 2020, 2022 and 2023 models all post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,795. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin, stylish design, and engaging handling that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available powertrain is the carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, producing 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque and paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The old setup has been replaced by a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims except the top-tier Premium Plus, which gets a 15.6-inch unit, and Google built-in comes standard across the entire lineup.
• Safety: The top-tier Premium Plus adds an adaptive front-lighting system, front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, a driver monitoring system, and the 360-degree View Monitor camera system.
• Starting price: The lineup spans five trims from $29,990 for the 2.5 S to $38,990 for the Premium Plus.

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 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.