Used Mazda CX-9 for Sale nearClinton, CT

How much does the Mazda CX-9 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-9 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-9's current nationwide average price is $18,080, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,051 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-9 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-9 is a strong choice if you want a three-row SUV with a polished cabin, smooth handling, and a more upscale feel than many rivals.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-9 for its comfortable ride, luxurious interior, and stylish design. They also frequently highlight its smooth handling, strong performance, and family-friendly practicality.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that come up in expert reviews are the cramped third row, the technology that can feel unintuitive, and cargo space that can feel limited when you need maximum family-hauling flexibility.

31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-9 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Mazda CX-9 as a comfortable, well-built SUV with a premium feel, and expert commentary reinforces its strong reputation for reliability and craftsmanship. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for smooth driving manners and a solid ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-9 between 4.54 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-9?

Across all model years, at 67.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

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: Mazda i-Activsense
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity

Which Mazda CX-9 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim brings Mazda Connect, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, and standard all-wheel drive, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Touring: This trim adds SiriusXM availability and can be equipped with the Bose 12-speaker audio system and wireless device charging pad, making it a smart step up if you want more convenience and audio upgrades.
• Carbon Edition: This trim adds standard SiriusXM, a wireless device charging pad, and a driver attention monitor with reverse automatic emergency braking, giving it a strong mix of style and safety equipment.
• Grand Touring: This trim adds Mazda Navigation, the Active Driving Display, standard SiriusXM, and the wireless device charging pad, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want a more upscale tech and convenience package.
• Signature: This top trim adds the most luxury-oriented equipment, including the Bose 12-speaker audio system, Mazda Navigation, the Active Driving Display, and standard wireless device charging.

What Mazda CX-9 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-9 years with the most listings are 2022, 2020, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to sit in the sweet spot between newer features and older-model pricing.

What is the Mazda CX-9's resale value?

Most CX-9 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the initial price drop has already happened. The steepest declines are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly.

The 2014, 2017, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-9 safe?

• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 includes Mazda i-Activsense with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and other standard driver-assistance features.

For the safest used buy, the 2016, 2021 and 2022 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-9 now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −11.73% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −8.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 32.5% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,343. The Mazda CX-9 offers a polished cabin, stylish design, and a comfortable ride that make it especially appealing for family buyers.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.