Used Mazda MAZDA6 for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

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 $14,344, and its nationwide average reached a low of $13,335 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 is a strong pick if you want a sedan that feels stylish, enjoyable to drive, and 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 its stylish design, enjoyable handling, comfortable ride, and premium-feeling interior. Across the model years in the data, the Mazda MAZDA6 also earns repeat praise for sporty performance, spacious cabins, and reliability.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are the older infotainment setup, the absence of all-wheel drive, and some engine choices that leave buyers wanting more power.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Mazda MAZDA6 as stylish, comfortable, and enjoyable to drive, and expert reviews reinforce that it delivers a polished, well-rounded experience. Across the model years in the data, it also earns repeated praise for its premium feel and strong everyday usability.

• 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 maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 51.2% 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, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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 starting point for shoppers who want the Mazda6’s core style and driving feel.
• Touring: Adds the same 186-horsepower engine with a more equipped setup for buyers who want a step up in comfort and convenience.
• Grand Touring: Brings the turbocharged 250-hp version of the 2.5-liter engine, plus wireless Apple CarPlay, three free months of SiriusXM satellite radio, and an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system.
• Grand Touring Reserve: Adds adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display, while serving as the base for the Carbon Edition.
• Carbon Edition: Adds exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels; it’s based on the Grand Touring Reserve and is a strong style-focused choice.
• Signature: The luxury-leaning trim with brilliant silver 19-inch wheels, a Gunmetal-finish grille, premium Nappa leather upholstery, genuine Sen wood interior trim, LED interior lighting, a black headliner, Ultrasuede inserts, driver-attention alert, traffic-sign recognition, rear automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and front and rear parking sensors.

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 draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more price points to compare. That usually makes it easier to find a version that fits your budget and equipment preferences.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

Most of the model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few years are edging upward, showing that some versions still command steady demand. Overall, the pattern points to a market where recent shoppers can still find value without giving up much selection.

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

The 2016, 2021, 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 across all trims on the 2021 Mazda6.

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 −4.59% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,042. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale cabin and a fun-to-drive character that make it feel more premium than many shoppers expect.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.