New Mazda CX-30 for Sale nearDayton, OH

How much does the Mazda CX-30 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-30 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-30's current nationwide average price is $23,836, and its year-round low is $22,904.02. That low point gives you a sense of the model's recent pricing floor for this vehicle only. Prices have moved within a fairly tight band across the year, which can help you time your search around recent dips.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-30 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-30 is a strong pick if you want a small crossover with style, quality, and driving enjoyment at the center of its appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-30 for its stylish design, luxurious or premium-feeling interior, and enjoyable driving performance. The smooth ride and strong engine response also come up often, helping the CX-30 feel polished and fun to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are the cramped rear seat, limited cargo space, and infotainment interface that takes some getting used to.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the CX-30 for its stylish design, interior quality, and enjoyable driving dynamics. Expert feedback also points to a well-built, premium-feeling small crossover with strong safety credentials and a refined overall character.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-30 between 4.57 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model that should be a reassuring long-term ownership choice if you prioritize quality and driving satisfaction.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-30?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Mazda’s standard driver assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and a safe exit alert.
• Infotainment: Mazda Connect infotainment with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB-C ports; starting with S Select Sport, it adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in.
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy ratings are 27 mpg combined with the standard engine, and 25 mpg combined with the turbo.

Which Mazda CX-30 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 offers these trims:

• S: Best-value starting point with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and Mazda Connect with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB-C ports.
• S Select Sport: Adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it a smart step up if you want easier smartphone integration.
• S Preferred: Adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, front and rear parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.
• S Aire Edition: Adds blacked-out exterior trim and accents, white artificial leather upholstery with cloth or simulated suede inserts, and light gray contrast stitching for a more upscale look.
• S Carbon Edition: Adds its own appearance-focused treatment for shoppers who want a more distinctive style.
• S Premium: Adds a surround-view camera system and other upscale equipment.
• Turbo Aire Edition: Adds the turbocharged engine for stronger performance along with the Aire Edition appearance treatment.
• Turbo Premium Plus: Adds the turbocharged engine, a surround-view camera system, Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology, and the most advanced driver-assistance setup in the lineup.

What Mazda CX-30 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-30 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and trim. They also sit close to the model’s recent sweet spot, which makes them especially appealing for used shoppers.

What is the Mazda CX-30's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One year is essentially flat to slightly higher, while the rest show declines that create more room for value-minded buyers.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-30 safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2024: 10/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 includes Mazda’s standard driver assistance suite, with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and a safe exit alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-30 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.6% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,457. The Mazda CX-30 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a fun-to-drive character that make it especially appealing in daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All CX-30 models have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but higher trim levels add a turbocharger. Without turbocharging, the engine makes 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. With the turbo, it cranks out 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular gas, or 250 hp/320 lb-ft on premium.
• Tech: Mazda Connect comes with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB-C ports, while higher trims add wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Alexa built-in, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: For 2026, Mazda has enhanced the drivetrain with a brake-based limited-slip differential to improve traction in a variety of driving situations.
• Starting price: Prices range from $27,870 to $39,395, including the $1,495 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.