Used Mazda MAZDA6 for Sale nearArlington, VA

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 $14,006, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $13,338 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2019 and 2020 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 lineup.

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

Owners consistently praise the Mazda MAZDA6 for its stylish design, enjoyable handling, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its sporty performance, spacious interior, and upscale feel for the price.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage center on all-wheel drive availability and the infotainment system’s age.

29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Mazda MAZDA6’s stylish design, comfortable ride, and enjoyable handling as core strengths. Across the model years, it also earns strong owner feedback for feeling refined and dependable in everyday use.

• 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, that combination suggests a solid long-term ownership experience, especially if you verify condition and service history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 51.9% 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 stopped, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay on Grand Touring trim or higher
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving

Which Mazda MAZDA6 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 offers these trims:

• Sport: Entry trim with the 186-horsepower Skyactiv 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a strong value starting point.
• Touring: Adds the same 186-horsepower engine with a more upscale equipment mix for shoppers who want a step up in comfort.
• Grand Touring: Brings the turbocharged 250-hp version of the 2.5-liter engine and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Grand Touring Reserve: Adds adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display, making it a strong choice for shoppers who want more premium features.
• Carbon Edition: Based on Grand Touring Reserve, with exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: The luxury-leaning trim with premium Nappa leather, genuine Sen wood trim, LED interior lighting, and a surround-view camera system.

What Mazda MAZDA6 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and conditions. That usually makes it easier to compare options and find a car that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. A few years are still edging upward, so the market is mixed rather than uniformly soft. The biggest declines are concentrated in the newer recent years, while some older examples are still gaining value.

The 2021 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2014, and 2017 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

i-Activesense is standard on every 2021 Mazda6, bringing 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.

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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −3.56% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −2.86%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,149. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale feel with engaging handling and a comfortable ride.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 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.