Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearDurham, NC

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 $23,804, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,540 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 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 pick if you want a compact SUV that blends style, comfort, and driving enjoyment. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its luxurious feel, comfortable ride, and strong performance. They also like the stylish interiors, advanced safety features, and overall value, especially for family use.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on fuel economy, the aging six-speed automatic, and the underpowered feel of the latest non-hybrid powertrain. Tech usability also comes up often, especially in years where the infotainment setup feels less intuitive.

38.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the CX-5's comfortable ride, strong driving character, and upscale feel as recurring strengths. Across the model years in the data, owners also repeatedly praise its comfort, handling, and value.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is generally lower on newer model years, while older examples deserve a closer look at service history and vehicle condition.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control with speed limit assist, automatic emergency braking with Turn-Across Traffic detection and Head-On Collision Mitigation, rear automatic emergency braking with rear cross-traffic alert and pedestrian detection, 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 mandatory rear-view camera
• Infotainment: a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims except the top-tier Premium Plus, which gets a 15.6-inch unit, plus Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
• 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 these trims:

• 2.5 S: the entry trim starts the lineup at $29,990 and includes AWD, Google built-in, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and a comprehensive standard safety suite.
• 2.5 S Preferred: this is the best-value trim at $34,250, adding 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: this trim adds a Bose 12-speaker audio system and SiriusXM satellite radio.
• Premium Plus: the top trim brings a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree View Monitor with underfloor and parking views, a Driver Monitoring system, rear USB-C ports, paddle shifters, and additional safety tech.

What Mazda CX-5 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2026.

These high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. They also sit close enough to the newest models to deliver modern features while still offering used-car savings.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. A few years are moving up, so pricing is not falling uniformly across the lineup. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while some older examples are holding firmer.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

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 one of the most comprehensive standard safety suites in its class, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, and front and rear parking sensors.

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 −7.56% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 42% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,867. The Mazda CX-5 offers a stylish, upscale cabin and a fun-to-drive character that make it feel more premium than many compact SUVs.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder produces 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, and the EPA rates the CX-5 at 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 combined mpg.
• Tech: Google built-in comes standard across the lineup, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, with wireless support on the Select trim and everything above it.
• Safety: The latest model adds front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, a driver monitoring system, and a 360-degree View Monitor camera system.
• Starting price: The lineup starts at $29,990.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Mazda CX-5 Trims in Durham, NC

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 offers a range of trims with AWD capability, balancing price and features for various shopper needs.

• Starting at $37,990
• Best MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Most Popular: 2.5 S Preferred AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

2.5 S AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.5 S AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $37,990 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 16 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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2.5 S Select AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.5 S Select AWD is the pick for shoppers who want added comfort and tech features without a significant price jump.

• Avg. market price: $37,990 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 74 listings
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2.5 S Preferred AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.5 S Preferred AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded package with luxury touches and the widest selection.

• Avg. market price: $37,990 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 122 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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2.5 S Premium AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.5 S Premium AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a more luxurious experience with advanced features for comfort.

• Avg. market price: $37,990 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 37 listings
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2.5 S Premium Plus AWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate in luxury and technology without compromise.

• Avg. market price: $37,990 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 44 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 2.5 S Preferred AWD

With 122 active listings, the 2.5 S Preferred AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — 2.5 S AWD

At $37,990 avg market price — below the lineup median of $37,990 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — 2.5 S AWD

The 2.5 S AWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 24/30 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.