Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $23,606, and that figure reached a low of $21,545 over the past year. 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 and engaging driving manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its stylish interior, comfortable ride, and strong performance. Safety features are another recurring highlight, and many shoppers also value the model’s upscale feel and overall driving enjoyment.

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, cargo space, and infotainment usability. Even so, the CX-5 remains appealing if you want a well-rounded SUV with a polished cabin and a rewarding drive.

33.8% 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 handling, and premium-feeling cabin as major strengths. Across the model years, the ownership experience is also backed by very high satisfaction scores, which reinforces the CX-5’s reputation as a dependable everyday SUV.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81% — 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: This entry trim gives you the new 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, standard AWD, and a strong safety suite, making it the starting point if you want the core CX-5 experience.
• Select: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the same standard AWD and Google built-in setup, so it suits you if smartphone integration matters.
• 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 brings a Bose 12-speaker audio system and SiriusXM satellite radio, giving you a more upscale cabin experience.
• 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, 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 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. When more listings are on the market, you usually have a better chance of finding the right trim, color, and condition.

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

Most CX-5 model years are trending lower year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to catch a softer market. A few older years are moving slightly higher, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for recent-model value. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older end of the range, where prices are moving only a little in either direction.

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 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 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 −9.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,957. The Mazda CX-5 offers a polished cabin, stylish design, and a rewarding driving feel 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 infotainment system 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 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 more luxurious models, all featuring AWD and impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $29,869
• 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: $29,869 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 135 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 a significant price jump.

• Avg. market price: $32,584 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 1,491 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 ample availability.

• Avg. market price: $35,261 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 2,198 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: $36,670 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 468 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 performance for their adventures.

• Avg. market price: $38,315 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 24 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 612 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 2.5 S Preferred AWD

With 2,198 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 $29,869 avg market price — below the lineup median of $35,261 — 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 efficiency in the lineup with 24/30 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.