How much does the Mazda MAZDA6 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda MAZDA6 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda MAZDA6's current nationwide average price is $13,670, and its year-round low is $13,292.61. That gives you a sense of where the model sits right now across the full lineup. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda MAZDA6 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda MAZDA6 earns strong marks from owners across the full lineup, and the appeal is consistent: stylish design, enjoyable handling, and a comfortable ride. Owners also repeatedly praise its sporty performance, spacious interior, and upscale feel for the price.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in recent expert coverage as older technology and the absence of all-wheel drive, while some shoppers may also want more power from the engine lineup. Still, the Mazda MAZDA6 remains a compelling used pick if you want a sedan with personality and a premium vibe.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda MAZDA6 for its stylish design, enjoyable handling, comfortable ride, and strong overall value. Expert coverage also reinforces its appeal with notes about its quality feel, engaging driving character, and well-rounded ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Mazda MAZDA6 between 4.64 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 verify vehicle history and maintenance records, especially because a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda MAZDA6?

Across all model years, at 54.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: i-Activesense
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect with touchscreen functionality when the car is stopped, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, internet radio, text-messaging support, and E911 automatic emergency notification
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving; our testing result of 26.1 mpg

Which Mazda MAZDA6 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 offers...

• Sport: The entry trim uses a 186-horsepower Skyactiv 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and gives you the Mazda6’s core driving character at the lowest price point.
• Touring: This trim keeps the 186-horsepower engine and adds a step up in equipment for shoppers who want a more polished daily driver.
• Grand Touring: This is the best-value trim if you want the newer tech upgrades, including wireless Apple CarPlay, plus the 11-speaker Bose premium audio system.
• Grand Touring Reserve: This trim adds the turbocharged 250-hp version of the 2.5-liter engine and brings in adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display.
• Carbon Edition: Based on the Grand Touring Reserve, this trim adds exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: The top trim adds the most luxurious cabin treatment, including premium Nappa leather, genuine Sen wood trim, LED interior lighting, a black headliner, and Ultrasuede inserts.

What Mazda MAZDA6 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda MAZDA6 years with the most listings are 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more shopping choice and often sit in a sweet spot between price and equipment. When supply is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and condition.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few older years are ticking upward, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniformly falling. The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2016, 2017, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Mazda MAZDA6 safe?

• 2021: 9/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2016: 10/10
• 2015: 10/10

Every 2021 Mazda6 is equipped with i-Activesense.

For the safest used buy, the 2015 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda MAZDA6 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −1.85% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −7.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,521. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale-feeling cabin and a fun-to-drive character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Most versions of the 2021 Mazda6 have a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under their long and shapely hoods. Run it on 93-octane fuel, and it makes 250 hp and 320 pound-feet of torque. Choose 87-octane gas, and those numbers drop to 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: It has an 8-inch screen instead of the 8.8-inch display found in most other Mazdas, and it comes with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, internet radio, text-messaging support, and E911 automatic emergency notification.
• Safety: Every 2021 Mazda6 is equipped with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Pricing ranges from $24,325 to $35,750, plus a mandatory destination charge of $945.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2022 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.