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 $18,457, and its year-round low is $18,474.54. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across the lineup, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up lower entry points. 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 used SUV choice if you want a stylish three-row model with a premium feel and a more engaging driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-9 for its smooth handling, luxurious interior, comfortable ride, powerful performance, and safety features. Across the lineup, the model also earns repeat praise for its upscale cabin presentation and polished road manners, which help it stand out from more utility-first family SUVs.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the third row, cargo space, and technology, especially in recent years where the infotainment setup can feel unintuitive. Even so, the CX-9 remains appealing if you value refinement, style, and a premium driving experience in a family SUV.

28.4% 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. Across model years, the CX-9 also earns praise for its smooth driving experience, craftsmanship, and safety features.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 67.6% 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: i-Activsense suite
• 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, and a broad safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Touring: This trim adds more convenience and comfort features, and it suits buyers who want a more rounded daily driver.
• Carbon Edition: This trim adds a more upscale look and feel, plus a wireless device charging pad and additional safety tech.
• Grand Touring: This trim adds Mazda Navigation, an Active Driving Display, and more premium tech, making it a strong step-up choice.
• Signature: This trim adds the most luxury-oriented equipment and is the best fit if you want the most premium CX-9 experience.

What Mazda CX-9 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. They also make it easier to compare multiple listings and find a well-equipped example at a competitive price.

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

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes appear in a few older and newer examples. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value in several model years without giving up the CX-9's core appeal.

The 2023, 2019, and 2014 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 comes standard with blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.

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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −12.18% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −8.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 28.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,553. The Mazda CX-9 offers a stylish cabin and a premium-feeling driving experience that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest CX-9 uses a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter turbo-four with 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque on regular gas, or 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel.
• Tech: The latest CX-9 includes Mazda Connect, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mazda Connected Services, and a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot trial.
• Safety: The latest CX-9 adds a driver attention monitor and reverse automatic emergency braking on Carbon Edition and above models.
• Starting price: The latest CX-9 starts at $35,630.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.