Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearNew Bern, 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 $23,725, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,546. 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 used SUV choice if you want style, comfort, and driving enjoyment in one package. 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 frequently highlight the stylish interior, safety features, and overall value, which helps explain why it remains appealing across multiple model years.

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show up in recent expert reviews are limited cargo space, a cramped rear seat, and infotainment systems that can feel outdated or unintuitive.

40.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Mazda CX-5 very strong marks, and the review summaries repeatedly point to comfort, performance, safety, and value as standout strengths. Expert writeups across the model years also reinforce the CX-5’s appeal as a well-rounded SUV with a premium feel and engaging road manners.

• 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 lowest when you focus on later model years and verify service history carefully on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.1% — 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:

• 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 these trims:

• 2.5 S: The entry trim starts the lineup with standard AWD, Google built-in, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and a comprehensive safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• 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 cabin experience.
• Premium Plus: The top trim 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, paddle shifters, an adaptive front-lighting system, front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, and Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist.

What Mazda CX-5 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most shoppers because they offer the newest features, the broadest availability, and a strong mix of pricing and deal opportunities. When inventory is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the trim, color, and condition you want.

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

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are rising instead, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years shown here, while a handful of older examples have edged up.

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

The 2015, 2024, and 2016 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, traffic-sign recognition, parking sensors, and more.

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 −8.36% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.03%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 43.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,893. The Mazda CX-5 offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin and a fun-to-drive character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 CX-5 uses a carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, and it returns 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 combined mpg.
• Tech: The 2026 model adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Maps, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, and Google Play Store access.
• Safety: The latest model adds front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Mazda CX-5 Trims

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, all featuring AWD for enhanced traction.

• Starting at $30,151
• 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: $30,151 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 152 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 more luxury features without stepping up to the higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $31,480 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 2,200 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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 premium features and a popular choice.

• Avg. market price: $34,424 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 2,934 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 touch of luxury and advanced features in their compact SUV.

• Avg. market price: $36,691 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 586 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 most advanced features and luxury in the CX-5 lineup.

• Avg. market price: $37,625 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 1,055 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 2.5 S Preferred AWD

With 2,934 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 $30,151 avg market price — below the lineup median of $34,424 — 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 with 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.