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 $14,088, and its year-round low is $13,338.83. That puts a lot of used-shoppers within reach of a wide spread of model years, especially if you're flexible on equipment and mileage.

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 pick if you want a sedan that blends style, driving enjoyment, and a premium feel. 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 character for the price.

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

The main trade-offs center on the older infotainment setup, the absence of all-wheel drive, and engine output that some shoppers may wish were stronger.

23.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda MAZDA6 very highly, and their feedback repeatedly points to a car that feels dependable, comfortable, and enjoyable to live with. Expert commentary also reinforces the model’s strong reputation for style, ride quality, and overall driving satisfaction.

• 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 outlook, especially if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 54.5% 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 and 26.1 mpg in testing

Which Mazda MAZDA6 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim uses the 186-horsepower Skyactiv 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and gives you the Mazda6’s core style and driving character at the lowest price point.
• Touring: This trim keeps the 186-horsepower engine and adds a more upscale equipment mix for shoppers who want a better-balanced value proposition.
• Grand Touring: This is the best-value trim if you want a stronger feature set, including the turbocharged engine and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Grand Touring Reserve: This trim adds adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display, making it a strong choice if you want more comfort and convenience tech.
• Carbon Edition: Based on Grand Touring Reserve, this trim adds exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: This top trim adds premium Nappa leather, genuine Sen wood trim, LED interior lighting, a black headliner, Ultrasuede inserts, a surround-view camera system, rear automatic braking, front and rear parking sensors, and other luxury touches.

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 mileage, condition, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

The table shows that several newer model years have moved down in price year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few older years are essentially flat or slightly higher, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniform across the lineup.

The 2014, 2015, and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2017, and 2015 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 the 2021 Mazda 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 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 −5.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 25.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,261. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale feel that makes it especially appealing if you want a sedan with personality and a premium vibe.

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. Either way, the EPA says a Mazda6 Turbo gets 26 mpg in combined driving. That matches nicely with our testing result of 26.1 mpg.
• Tech: It has an 8-inch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, internet radio, text-messaging support, and E911 automatic emergency notification.
• Safety: Mazda bundles its active safety features under the i-Activesense banner. 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.