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 $22,897, and its year-round low is $21,559.35. That puts the model in a fairly broad price band depending on age and trim, with newer examples commanding a clear premium. 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 pick if you want a compact SUV with a premium feel, engaging driving dynamics, and a comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its upscale interior, stylish design, and enjoyable handling. Comfort and safety also come up often as recurring strengths, especially for shoppers who want a practical SUV that still feels polished behind the wheel.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are fuel economy, cargo space, and power delivery in the base setup. For used buyers, that means the CX-5 makes the most sense if you value refinement and driving enjoyment more than maximum efficiency or maximum utility.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners across the lineup consistently rate the CX-5 highly for comfort, value, and driving enjoyment, and the expert reviews reinforce that reputation with praise for the model's overall refinement and strong safety equipment. The CX-5 also earns repeat owner praise for its smooth ride, upscale cabin, and solid handling.

• 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 looks manageable when you choose a well-kept example and verify service history, especially on older model years.

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: The 2026 CX-5 includes 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: The 2026 CX-5 adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims except Premium Plus, which gets a 15.6-inch unit, plus Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto; wireless smartphone projection is available on the Select trim and everything above it.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA rates the CX-5 at 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: This is the entry point to the lineup, and it gives you standard AWD, Google built-in, and the core CX-5 driving experience at the lowest starting price.
• 2.5 S Preferred: This is the best-value trim, 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 for a more upscale daily drive.
• Premium Plus: This top trim adds 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, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more trim and condition choices, which makes it easier to find a CX-5 that fits your budget.

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

Most model years are trending lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A few older years are holding close to flat or ticking up slightly, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for value.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2023 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, traffic-sign recognition, and 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 −7.23% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.48%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,747. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin and engaging driving dynamics that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 CX-5 uses a SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 187 horsepower, 186 pound-feet of torque, and a six-speed automatic transmission, and it returns 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 combined mpg.
• Tech: The 2026 CX-5 adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Maps, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, and the Google Play Store.
• Safety: The 2026 CX-5 adds Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, an adaptive front-lighting system, and a 360-degree View Monitor on the top trim.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.