New Mazda CX-30 for Sale nearSanta Maria, CA

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 $23,241, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,895 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want a small crossover with a premium feel and engaging driving manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-30 for its stylish design, luxurious interior, and enjoyable driving performance. Many also highlight the smooth ride and powerful engine, which help it feel polished and fun to drive.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and fussy infotainment interface.

38.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda CX-30 highly for style, interior quality, and driving enjoyment, and expert reviews reinforce its premium feel and strong safety reputation. Across the model years, it comes across as a well-liked small crossover that delivers a refined ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-30 between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially if you prioritize a well-kept example with a clean history and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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 with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in on higher trims
• 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 brings the 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, basic voice recognition, Mazda Connected Services, and standard driver assistance systems. It suits you if you want the core CX-30 experience with the standard equipment set.
• S Select Sport: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it the best-value step up for shoppers who want easier smartphone integration.
• S Preferred: This trim adds the larger 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 trim adds blacked-out exterior trim and accents, white artificial leather upholstery, cloth or simulated suede inserts, light gray contrast stitching, and suede-like dashboard trim for a more distinctive upscale look.
• S Carbon Edition: This trim is one of the top four trims that receives the 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.
• S Premium: This trim adds the surround-view camera system and is one of the top four trims that receives the 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.
• Turbo Aire Edition: This trim adds the turbocharged powertrain, the surround-view camera system, and the 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.
• Turbo Premium Plus: This trim adds the turbocharged powertrain, Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology with lane-centering assist, the surround-view camera system, the 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also tend to offer a strong mix of newer features and broad market availability.

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

Most model years in the CX-30 lineup are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor as a used buyer. One year is essentially flat, while the rest show declines of varying size, including one especially sharp drop that stands out from the pack. That pattern suggests you may find better value in recent used examples than you would have a year ago.

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

The 2023, 2024, 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 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 −12.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,103. 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; without turbocharging, the 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.
• Tech: Mazda Connect comes with an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, basic voice recognition technology, Mazda Connected Services, 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: The latest model adds front and rear parking sensors, rear automatic braking, a surround-view camera system on more trims, and Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology with lane-centering assist.
• 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.

How does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 compare to the 2024 Honda HR-V?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.