New Mazda CX-30 for Sale near Illinois

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 $23,841, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,910 over the past year. 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is rooted in style, interior quality, and driving enjoyment. 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, premium-feeling cabin, and fun-to-drive character. Many also highlight the smooth ride and overall upscale feel, which help it stand out among small crossovers.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are the cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and infotainment that can feel unintuitive. Even so, the CX-30’s overall mix of refinement, safety, and value keeps it near the top of the segment for many shoppers.

36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Mazda CX-30’s premium interior feel, enjoyable driving character, and strong overall quality. Across the lineup, it comes across as a well-built small crossover that many shoppers find satisfying to live with.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you prioritize a model with a strong reputation for quality and dependability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

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 wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the S, plus wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in on the S Select Sport.
• 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: The entry trim gives you the 2.5-liter engine, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, Mazda Connect with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a strong standard safety suite.
• S Select Sport: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it a smart value pick if you want easier smartphone integration.
• S Preferred: This trim brings a 10.25-inch screen, touchscreen functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, front and rear parking sensors, and rear automatic braking.
• S Aire Edition: This special edition adds blacked-out exterior trim and accents, white artificial leather upholstery with cloth or simulated suede inserts, light gray contrast stitching, and suede-like dashboard trim.
• S Carbon Edition: This trim is part of the eight-trim lineup and sits above the lower S models.
• S Premium: This trim adds a surround-view camera system.
• Turbo Aire Edition: This turbo model adds the turbocharged powertrain and the equipment associated with the Aire Edition treatment.
• Turbo Premium Plus: This top trim adds the turbocharged powertrain, a surround-view camera system, Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology, and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.

What Mazda CX-30 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also usually sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car savings.

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

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. One model year is slightly up, but the broader pattern still favors buyers looking for recent CX-30s at softer prices.

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

The 2023, 2020, and 2021 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 −8.56% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,450. The Mazda CX-30 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a stylish, upscale character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All CX-30 models have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but higher trim levels add a turbocharger; the standard engine makes 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, while the turbo makes 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular gas or 250 hp/320 lb-ft on premium, and fuel economy ratings are 27 mpg combined with the standard engine and 25 mpg combined with the turbo.
• Tech: Mazda Connect comes with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, and basic voice recognition technology, while higher trims add wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Alexa built-in, a 10.25-inch screen, touchscreen functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.