Used Mazda CX-9 for Sale near Greenacres, WA

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 $17,885, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,869. 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.78/5.

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

Owners repeatedly praise the CX-9 for its smooth handling, comfortable ride, and upscale interior. Spaciousness also comes up often, along with the SUV’s polished feel and strong performance.

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

The main trade-offs center on the third row, which can feel cramped, and technology that can be unintuitive in some years. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh if you want a three-row SUV that feels more premium and engaging than many rivals.

31.2% 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 the lineup, you also see repeated praise for smooth driving manners, craftsmanship, and safety.

• 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 focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 66.6% 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-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Mazda i-Activsense suite with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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, standard all-wheel drive, and a broad safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Touring: Adds more convenience and comfort equipment, and it is the trim where you can add the Bose audio system and available wireless device charging.
• Carbon Edition: Adds a distinctive appearance package, standard SiriusXM, standard wireless device charging, and a driver attention monitor with reverse automatic emergency braking.
• Grand Touring: Adds Mazda Navigation, the Active Driving Display, standard SiriusXM, standard wireless device charging, and a more upscale equipment mix.
• Signature: The top trim adds the most luxury-oriented presentation, standard navigation, standard wireless device charging, and the richest cabin treatment.

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 popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and mileage levels to compare. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

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

Most CX-9 model years are posting declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you may find stronger value on the used market now than you would have a year ago.

The 2017, 2014, 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 comes standard with Mazda i-Activsense, including blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −11.65% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −8.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 32.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,084. The Mazda CX-9 offers a polished cabin, strong road manners, and a premium-feeling driving experience that make it especially appealing as a used family SUV.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.