Used Mazda MAZDA6 for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $13,971, and its year-round low is $13,311.62. That puts the model in a fairly broad price band across the years shown, with newer examples commanding higher averages and older ones landing lower. 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 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 technology and the absence of all-wheel drive, while some recent years also draw attention for their age and feature set. Even so, the Mazda MAZDA6 remains appealing if you want a sedan that feels engaging and well put together.

28.8% 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, and enjoyable handling as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, owner ratings stay very high, which supports the car’s reputation as a satisfying daily driver.

• 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 if you verify history carefully and choose a well-kept example with a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, at 54.3% 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 our testing result

Which Mazda MAZDA6 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry point with the 186-horsepower Skyactiv 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
• Touring: Adds the same 186-horsepower engine in a more equipped package.
• 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.
• Carbon Edition: Based on Grand Touring Reserve, with exclusive Polymetal Gray paint, red leather and contrast stitching, and black metallic wheels.
• Signature: The luxury-focused 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, and Ultrasuede inserts.

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 be popular because they give you more shopping choice and often sit in a sweet spot between price and equipment. When supply is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and condition.

What is the Mazda MAZDA6's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A couple of older years are ticking upward, so the pattern is not uniform across the lineup. 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 Mazda MAZDA6, bringing adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and more.

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 −3.28% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.85%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,172. The Mazda MAZDA6 offers a stylish, upscale-feeling cabin and an engaging driving character that make it easy to live with every day.

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 instead of the 8.8-inch display found in most other Mazdas, and it comes with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, internet radio, text-messaging support, and E911 automatic emergency notification.
• Safety: 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.