Used Mazda CX-9 for Sale nearLiberty Corner, NJ

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 $17,659, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,646 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 stylish three-row SUV with a premium feel and engaging road manners. 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 cabin, and comfortable ride. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a polished driving experience, upscale interior materials, and strong safety features.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are a cramped third row and unintuitive technology, so you should weigh those against the CX-9’s upscale presentation and driving enjoyment.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-9 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda CX-9 for its smooth handling, luxurious interior, and strong safety features. Expert coverage also reinforces its polished driving character and upscale feel, which helps explain why it earns such positive feedback from shoppers.

• 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 prioritize a well-kept example with a clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, at 66.3% 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, including 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.
• 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, standard all-wheel drive, and the core safety suite, making it the most affordable way into the lineup.
• Touring: Adds available Bose audio, SiriusXM availability, and more convenience and tech content, making it a strong value choice for shoppers who want a richer feature set.
• Carbon Edition: Adds standard SiriusXM, a wireless charging pad, and extra safety content, along with a more distinctive appearance.
• Grand Touring: Adds Mazda Navigation, an Active Driving Display, standard wireless charging, and a more upscale equipment mix for buyers who want a more premium feel.
• Signature: The top trim adds the most luxury-oriented content, including the richest cabin presentation and the fullest tech and comfort package.

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. That usually makes it easier to find a CX-9 that fits your budget and feature priorities.

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

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Several model years have seen sizable drops, especially among the newer examples, so you may find stronger value on recent CX-9s than you would expect from their original positioning.

The smallest year-over-year changes are concentrated in the lower single digits, which suggests some model years have softened more slowly than others. That gives you a useful spread of pricing opportunities depending on how new you want to go.

The 2017, 2023, 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 Mazda i-Activsense, including 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −12.18% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −8.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,799. The Mazda CX-9 offers a stylish, upscale cabin and a polished driving feel 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.