Used Mazda CX-50 for Sale nearMenomonie, WI

How much does the Mazda CX-50 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-50 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-50's current nationwide average price is $28,829, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,199 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-50 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-50 earns strong marks from owners for its stylish design, high-quality interior, and engaging driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also consistently praise the CX-50 for its performance, especially with the turbo engine, along with its spacious cargo area and modern infotainment system. Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are a firm ride, stiff seats, and technology that can feel less intuitive than you might want, especially in recent years.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-50 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda CX-50 highly, and the feedback across model years points to a well-liked crossover with strong design appeal, a quality-feeling cabin, and good performance. Expert commentary also reinforces its engaging driving character and broad safety coverage.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-50 between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and prioritize well-kept examples with clean histories.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-50?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: i-Activesense
• Infotainment: a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined, while the CX-50 2.5 Turbo is EPA-rated at 25 mpg in combined driving.

Which Mazda CX-50 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers these trims:

• Select: The entry 2.5 S trim gives you the CX-50’s core formula and is the starting point for shoppers who want the model’s style and driving character.
• Preferred: This trim adds front and rear parking sensors and is a strong value pick if you want more everyday convenience.
• Premium: This trim adds traffic-sign recognition and automatic speed-limit assist for the adaptive cruise control.
• Meridian Edition: This trim adds all-terrain tires and is the CX-50 best suited for off-roading.
• Premium Plus: This trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the head-up display on turbo and hybrid versions, and suits buyers who want the most fully equipped CX-50.

What Mazda CX-50 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-50 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume model years usually give you more choices in trims, colors, and price points, which makes it easier to find a match that fits your budget and feature priorities. They also tend to be the first places to look when you want the broadest selection of well-priced listings.

What is the Mazda CX-50's resale value?

Most of the CX-50 model years shown here are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. One year is still edging up, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniform. Even so, the sharpest declines are concentrated in the newer listings, which can make recent model years especially appealing if you want a newer CX-50 at a lower price.

The 2024, 2023, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-50 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10

Mazda equips the CX-50 with the standard i-Activesense collection of features, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and more.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-50 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.44% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,361. The Mazda CX-50 offers a stylish design, a quality-feeling cabin, and an engaging driving character that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every CX-50 has a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and AWD, which can be had with a turbocharger or a hybrid system as well as in basic naturally aspirated form, and the CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.
• Tech: A 10.25-inch infotainment screen features sophisticated graphics and logical menu structures, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, and Alexa built-in is available for conversational voice assistance.
• Safety: The latest model adds a surround-view camera system with a see-through view, active blind-spot assist, cruising and traffic Support with lane centering at lower travel speeds, intersection assist with braking, front cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear automatic braking.
• Starting price: Prices range from $31,495 to $44,495, including the $1,595 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

How does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 compare to the 2025 Honda CR-V?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.