Used Mazda MAZDA6 for Sale nearClarkdale, GA

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 $14,161, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $13,322 over the past year. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you value style, driving enjoyment, and a cabin that feels more upscale than its price suggests. 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, comfortable ride, and premium-feeling interior. Across the model years, the car also earns repeat praise for sporty performance, reliability, and a refined overall character that feels luxurious for the money.

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

The trade-offs that show up most often are the desire for more powerful engine options and more modern technology, along with some comments about interior quality and specific comfort features.

30.0% 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, smooth ride, enjoyable handling, and strong overall value. The car’s reputation for feeling upscale and fun to drive comes through clearly across multiple model years.

• 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 when you verify condition carefully and choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

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 the car is stopped, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay on Grand Touring trim or higher
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving and 26.1 mpg in testing

Which Mazda MAZDA6 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 offers these trims:

• Sport: Entry point with the 186-horsepower Skyactiv 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and the core Mazda6 driving character.
• Touring: Adds the same 186-horsepower engine with a more upscale equipment mix for shoppers who want a balanced value pick.
• Grand Touring: Brings the turbocharged 250-hp version of the 2.5-liter engine and wireless Apple CarPlay, making it the best-value step up for many buyers.
• Grand Touring Reserve: Adds adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display, while also serving as the base for the Carbon Edition.
• Carbon Edition: Adds exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: Adds the luxury-focused touches, including brilliant silver 19-inch wheels, a Gunmetal-finish grille, premium Nappa leather upholstery, 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition. They also often sit in a sweet spot where pricing and availability line up well for used shoppers.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for shoppers. A few older years are rising, so the strongest bargains are concentrated where prices have already softened. The spread also shows that newer models are still adjusting downward, while some older examples have started to firm up.

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

Mazda bundles its active safety features under the i-Activesense banner.

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 −3.43% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 34.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,255. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale feel with engaging handling that makes it especially appealing as a used sedan.

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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.