New Mazda CX-30 for Sale nearWilson, NC

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 $23,731, and its lowest point over the past year was $22,904. 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 has a strong reputation with owners who consistently praise its stylish design, premium-feeling cabin, and enjoyable driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also point to the CX-30’s upscale interior, rewarding road manners, and solid safety reputation as recurring strengths. The main trade-offs are the cramped rear seat, limited cargo space, and infotainment controls that take some getting used to.

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

37.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-30 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda CX-30 for its stylish design, interior quality, and enjoyable driving dynamics. Expert coverage also reinforces the model’s premium feel, smooth ride, and strong safety reputation.

• 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 CX-30 looks like a solid long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize quality, safety, and a polished driving experience.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.3% — 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 an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB-C ports.
• 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 pairs the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, automatic transmission, and AWD with Mazda Connect, an 8.8-inch display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports, and standard driver-assistance features.
• S Select Sport: This trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Alexa built-in, making it a smart value step up for shoppers who 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 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 look and feel.
• S Carbon Edition: This trim adds its own appearance-focused treatment for shoppers who want a more expressive version of the CX-30.
• S Premium: This trim adds a surround-view camera system and the premium equipment that places it among the more upscale non-turbo choices.
• Turbo Aire Edition: This trim adds the turbocharged engine for stronger performance while keeping the Aire Edition’s distinctive styling and upscale interior treatment.
• Turbo Premium Plus: This trim adds the turbocharged engine, a surround-view camera system, Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support technology, and the most advanced safety and convenience content 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 offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more choices across trims and condition levels.

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

Most CX-30 model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. One model year is edging up slightly, but the broader pattern still points to softer prices across much of the lineup.

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

The 2023, 2020, 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 −8.97% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,363. The Mazda CX-30 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a stylish, easy-to-like character that make it appealing across model years.

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 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, 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.