Used Mazda MAZDA6 for Sale nearPerry, 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 $13,907, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $13,334 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 earns strong praise from owners for its stylish design, enjoyable handling, and comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also consistently highlight the car’s sporty feel, premium cabin, and overall value, with many describing it as a more upscale experience than its price suggests. Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on older-feeling technology and the absence of all-wheel drive, while some shoppers may also want more power from the engine lineup. 31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MAZDA6 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda MAZDA6 for its stylish design, comfortable ride, and enjoyable handling, and expert coverage reinforces its strong overall character and quality feel. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a sedan that delivers a polished driving experience and broad owner 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 points to a model with solid long-term appeal, especially if you verify condition and maintenance history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 52.2% 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, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and HD Radio
• 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 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 better-balanced daily driver.
• Grand Touring: A smart step up if you want the turbocharged 250-hp version and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Grand Touring Reserve: Adds the turbocharged engine and brings in adaptive headlights, a wiper de-icer system, and an Active Driving Display.
• Carbon Edition: Based on the Grand Touring Reserve, with exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: The luxury-leaning choice with premium Nappa leather, genuine Sen wood trim, LED interior lighting, a black headliner, Ultrasuede inserts, 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.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and a strong mix of price, features, and availability. That usually makes them easier to compare and shop against one another.

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 couple of older years are moving up, showing that demand remains healthy for certain versions.

The 2014 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 the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda MAZDA6 safe?

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

i-Activesense is standard on the 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 −3.69% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −5.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 29.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,316. 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.