Used Mazda CX-50 for Sale nearSanta Clarita, CA

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 $29,738, and over the past year it reached a low of $28,214. 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-50 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-50 is a strong pick if you want style, driving enjoyment, and a polished cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its stylish design, high-quality interior, and strong performance, especially with the turbo engine, while also appreciating the spacious cargo area and modern infotainment system. Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs are a firm ride, firm seats, and technology that can feel dated or frustrating to use. 34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-50 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Mazda CX-50 very strong marks, and the feedback across model years points to a vehicle that feels well built and satisfying to live with. Expert commentary also reinforces the CX-50’s appeal through its quality interior, strong performance, and broad safety equipment.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-50 between 4.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize a well-kept example and stay attentive to maintenance history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: i-Activesense with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, a rear-seat alert system, and a driver-attention monitor.
• Infotainment: a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with touchscreen functionality only for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA fuel economy rating is 26 mpg combined, the official fuel economy rating for the CX-50 2.5 Turbo is 25 mpg in combined driving, and the CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.

Which Mazda CX-50 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers these trims:

• 2.5 S: The entry gas model brings 187 horsepower, 185 pound-feet of torque, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 26 mpg combined. It suits you if you want the simplest path into the CX-50 lineup.
• 2.5 S Meridian Edition: This version adds all-terrain tires and is the CX-50 best suited for off-roading.
• 2.5 S Preferred: This trim adds front and rear parking sensors.
• 2.5 S Premium: This trim adds traffic-sign recognition and automatic speed-limit assist for the adaptive cruise control.
• 2.5 Turbo: This version brings 227 hp and 310 lb-ft on regular fuel, 256 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel, plus a 3,500-pound tow rating.
• 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition: This trim adds all-terrain tires and the turbo powertrain.
• 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of performance, equipment, and available safety tech, including a head-up display and the most advanced driver-assist features.
• Hybrid Preferred: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain with 38 mpg combined and 219 hp.
• Hybrid Premium: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain with upgraded equipment.
• Hybrid Premium Plus: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain, a head-up display, and the most advanced hybrid trim equipment.

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, mileage, and pricing, which makes it easier to compare listings and find the right fit. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually gauge value more quickly.

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

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drop is a double-digit decline, while the other years show smaller but still meaningful softening. That pattern points to improving value for buyers rather than rising prices.

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, vehicle exit warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, a rear-seat alert system, and a driver-attention monitor.

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 −9.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,893. The Mazda CX-50 offers a stylish, upscale feel that helps it stand out in the compact crossover class.

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: Artfully nestled into the top of the dashboard, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen features sophisticated graphics and logical menu structures, and wireless smartphone charging is standard.
• Safety: Our loaded test vehicle had a surround-view camera system and a front camera view for parking assistance.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.